The Final Leg

Just fo finish off from Ed's post. Ian began to lose time after leaving Dunmail, we were expecting a 9.30-10.00 arrival at Threlkeld, so Julie Keith and I adjourned to the Horse and Farrier. On return to the cars Paul and Ros Murray had just arrived. A phone call from Rae Pritchard (navigator) told us that time was slipping away and final arrival was about 11.00-ish. Ian was utterly exhausted and at Threlkeld after 51 peaks, 23 hours, 62 miles and 25,000 feet he decided to call a halt to proceedings.

After packing up with Keith, I drove to Ings and then felt pretty fatigued so we pulled into the Great Outdoors car park and slept for a couple of hours before continuing the journey home, finally getting to bed about 5.30.

Thank you all for your interest and support - I hope the tea and refreshments contributed to the social side of the proceedings and that it was an enjoyable day out for everyone - runners and supporters alike.

Ian's in good shape and already thinking about next year (scary!) so let's see how the recovery period goes - I can't help feeling it won't last long.

NLN