You've had a worse time than me Simon - I haven't actually been feeling too bad most of the time, just not enough breath to run without doing myself damage. And if I lost a stone I'd probably be in hospital. But yes - I was all ready & knew I was fit enough, so it's so frustrating to have gone backwards at just the wrong time. Mind you, like you I'm still going for it. Positive thinking's the only way anyone's ever got round. Good luck on the 25th. I'm heading up to the Duddon Valley that weekend for a lads' walking weekend (old lads that is), & a recce of the way off Robinson on the Sunday.