Ran for just over 3 hours today - went well but ground now very dry and previously muddy paths now 'ankle-turning territory' - so taking great care. Am breaking-in 2 pairs of trail running shoes for the main run - but now suspect I will need 3 pairs especially if the ground stays dry and hard.

So far a fantastic response to the Cancer appeal - 11% of the target amount in the first 12 hours of release of same on the internet! Many thanks to all of you. One was for 10p a mile! Also have had a very kind offer of B&B - including picking up from the day's 'stop point' on the path - will be very welcome as will have run over 500 miles by that point! Reminds me of a song ... "If you miss the train I'm on ...." (please don't sing Ian - Ed.)

Still thinking a lot about my dear brother-in-law, Jon. He was so special to me - many fine 'fun family' memories as well as his songs continue to motivate me.