This was my first High Peak Marathon and, despite what I said at Bleak Low, I hope it won't be my last. What a brilliant event! Big thanks go to my fellow team members Gavin and Phil and, El Capitan Stolly and also all the organisers and marshals. It was bitterly cold and yet each person at every checkpoint was cheery and encouraging including Harriet the border terrier at Snake RoadI had some low moments including falling face first in freezing cold water, which was funny for the ten seconds before I felt frozen to the core, but the highs far outweighed them. What a stunning night. Moonlight reflected on the ice and a starry sky when crossing Bleak Low, a fabulous sunrise and mountain hares. I don't think my exhausted team mates fully appreciated the skylarks singing as we finished the final descent but I felt like singing myself. Well done to everyone that took part.:thumbup:
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