soon after 20 to 9 people start to appear in dribs and drabs . . nattering, and shivering, away . .

Dad must have an immensely strong right forearm, to be able to keep both feet off the ground whilst the buggy freewheels down the slope!!

 

and as 5 to 9 approaches . . more and more runners appear from the 2 car parks . .

the ice that meant caused a slight diversion . .

and once everyone's ready to run . . Martin and Ashlee give the pre-run briefing . .