I am delighted to tell you that I completed my Joss Naylor Challenge in a time of 11 hours 28 minutes. It was certainly a tough challenge and one that I couldn't have completed without the support of my pacers and family and friends who were there to give me the encouragement I needed on the day. It was also a great pleasure to meet Joss Naylor who waited patiently for me to appear on the horizon and run down to the finish at Greendale Bridge, Wasdale. A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported Daft as Brush

Despite all my training, not being able to maintain a pace in-line with the schedule for leg 1 has dented my confidence in being able to complete the challenge in under 12 hours. However, I am confident I will get under 15 hours, the target for my age group and I am even more confident that I will have a great day in the mountains with some very special people, who have willing given up their time to assist me on this challenge. They all know who they are and I am most grateful for their support.

On Bank Holiday Monday I did my last recee, having another look at leg 1 from Pooley Bridge to Kirkstone Pass with Phil Pearson. The 12 hour schedule allows you just 2 hrs 35 minutes for the 16 miles. I knew Phil would be able to set a good pace (he has a very good chance of being crowned Vet 55 English Fell Running Champion on 3rd Sept). Our pace was relentless, but the very strong head wind and the wet conditions under foot made the going tough. Unfortunately, we didn’t make any of the schedule times, reaching Kirkstone Pass 36 minutes down.