With the master planner (Mike Hayes) away in the Lakes the race returned to its original four springs format. After the usual confusion over start time the race got under way on a very cold, but initially sunny, evening. As usual their was a choice of doing 2, 3 or all 4 springs. Good to see Peter and Trish Kohn putting in an appearance after their long journey from Kerracher. Peter showed he still has enough energy after his 12 hour days on the croft to tackle Kinder\'s groughs.

A few reminders. Four springs is a long way. Some had forgotten just how long and as the darkness descended together with torrential rain and hail half the field was still out. The final runners returned cold and wet nearly three hours after they had started! Next time I\'ll get the start time right in the newsletter and we WILL start at 6:30pm!

M.P.