Hi Andy,
You might like to look at at my report from Loch Ness (see
http://kinder.cis.unf.edu/rec.running/30...3-tim.html) which isn't anything like as good as your reports but I think you'll get the gist of my views on the event.#
I wouldn't let worries about being a "crap" runner put you off the long distance trails. Speed really doesn't come into it for most of us and it's dogged persistance that gets you through. A trail ultra is *much* easier on the body than a road marathon. What's more, you're even allowed to walk up hilly bits without losing face, everyone does it. ;-)
You asked about my other marathons, well, um, those *were* my other marathons. I prefer the hills and trails these days.
Enjoy the rest of Richard Askwith's book. It's a great read.
