Booked up accommodation now... staying in Puerto de la Cruz which is the finish of the race, and looks the nicest (of a pretty bad bunch) of resorts on the island, and a great base to explore the beautiful looking north of the island.

Heading out on the Tuesday, race starts around midnight on the Friday night, then stopping over until the Wednesday.

Have had various helpful offers of advice regarding acclimatising and altitude.... ranging from fellrunner advice "you're fit enough, just turn up and you'll be up and down out of the altitude before it effects you.... right up to advice from a clubmate and University Sports Science lecturer, and a fairly serious xc/roadrunner "go out two weeks before and fully acclimatise to altitude, oh and by the way can you get hold of an Oxygen Tent...!"

Think the approach of winging it is more appealing, although all being well i'll have done some hefty long runs in the build-up.

Currently trying not to worry about the prospect of doing the Welsh 1000m the week before, and already being booked on the Lakes 5 Passes Ultra the week after.