Quite agree with regard to everybody taking shortcut at end. There was even a bloke directing everybody that way and I stopped and told him not to because it was wrong. I did the correct route as well but I reckon that 90% did not. Needs to either change route so we can all take shortcut or need to make very clear in instructions next year that cannot do this (or put marshall there for an hour or two to direct).

I have a few aches this morning as had poor race. Went off quickly and led for first 3 miles but it felt comfortable as I am pretty fit at moment. However went to pieces in middle and the descents were hurting my feet so much and I practically gave up and just walked all the climbs as lost my mojo completely as too many aches.

Lovely chap called Rob picked me up and started chatting with me and as he was clearly going faster, I thought that I had better not embarrass myself so picked the pace right back up again for last 6 miles. Just over 5 hours in end.