That time of year again.

I know a couple of people on here either running or indirectly involved through managing/selecting a team.

I've had the callup from the reserve list.

I enjoyed last year's course at Sedbergh, but this year will have some tougher climb and descent.

First off though, its the Uphill GB Trial tomorrow afternoon.... 4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake up to Skiddaw summit via Longside Edge and Carlside.

A look at the lineup and its pretty intimidating.... a mixture of the elite of UK fellracing, some very good road/xc runners (and myself).

Also interesting that there's nearly as many women taking part as men (48 men on the start list, 42 women).

Having not done this race before it will be hard to know what to aim for.... i'd just like to feel i've ran well and hope to keep a few guys behind me. With the first couple of km being relatively flatter i could well be spat out the back of the field before even reaching the main fell.