Quote Originally Posted by bill View Post
Interesting Geoff. We went via Broad Stand. Either because of the resulting adrenalin rush or the fact that I just love this bit of the hill, I started feel much stronger. Don't think going round by Foxes Tarn would have provided quite the same kick.

In general .... we found it progressively harder to run as the day wore on. Maintained our uphill pace - so in terms of route choice, taking on extra ascent to save distance worked. Best example: Yewbarrow to Red Pike, where we didn't visit Dore Head.
I know just what you mean, Bill. I really wouldn't have wanted to miss out on Broad Stand. I was just thinking if you arrive at the back of a long queue, it could be quicker going round.

Also agree entirely with what you say about running later on. From Wasdale onwards, I had a really sore knee, which made descending quite painful. However, despite having to walk a lot of the downhills (such as Pillar), I still stuck to the 23 hour schedule, as I could make it up on the climbs.