This event is now a firm favourite in my calendar. It's the toughest and most diverse offroad event I've ever done!

Parking was a bit difficult as the pub car park was full when we arrived, but we managed to squeeze into the walkers car park up the road. Cars arriving after us found it more difficult to find a spot. 

Registration was very easy and was inside the pub this year so runners could keep warm. Thanks to the owners for putting the fire on! 

The briefing was thorough and very amusing with a huge emphasis on keeping safe and respecting the marshals  

This year, due to snow and then heavy rain, the course was shortened to take out a particularly steep descent and then ascent on very slippery ground. It was described in the briefing as being 'sanitised' but it was still hard work! The rain water and snow melt was cascading down the hills in fast moving streams that we had to navigate and I had several 'Vicar of Dibly' moments where I was up to my waist in a bog that looked like solid ground! The rope climb was left in as was the volcano climb at the end which was very interesting in the conditions. 

The marshals were fantastic and I always felt safe, despite the tricky course and thick fog at the beginning which meant you could barely see a few paces ahead.

Like last year, there was an impressive selection of cakes and chocolate bars for each runner to take and a free bottle of water too. 

Thank you Rogue Runs for a superb event!