Thanks everyone ... have now arrived in Hobart, lobbed into accomodation, collected race pack, bought commemorative tech running shirt and of course, the requisite ales (including one of Sweder's faves Theakston Old Peculiar ... appropriate, really ... also some Fuller's London Pride and some other odds and sods)... so we're all set!
The weather is decidely on the cool and threatening side with the mountain disappearing frequently behind rain squalls. Looks a little ominous. Part of me is thinking that it hardly matters anymore - I'm better prepared this year for the foul weather, so bring it on! The only real concern is that, as I said, if it's too horrid on race morning they'll alter the course.