9.14 miles, 2,597 feet, 3 hours: Loughrigg trails, including up the steps from Loughrigg Tarn, and up the race route from the road at High Close. Sunshine and high clouds, some of the latter just catching the highest tops. A moderate cold wind from the north west. No rain. Terrain mainly dry with good grip, but damp/wet/saturated and slippery in places. Quite a few walkers on the fell; no other runners seen.

Pertex trousers were just right today - windproof top not needed.

The air was very clear - superb distant views.