The walk

Started well, reached Malham over 50 minutes up on projected time, unfortunately on Fountains fell section we lost time helping digital2 with a team member who struggled and dropped out at WS2.
Made Horton an hour behind projected time due to previous incident, lovely food and support from Jo and Lindsy. We set off at a reasonable pace, just 40 minutes under projected time for Cam Farm, but after Cam Farm the fields became very boggy and the stiles not much fun. Compressed my rucksack into an old back injury (broke back in 2005) and although painful felt OK, slipped a few times, but didn't fall in the mud. Made Swarthygill Farm and after the cattle grid my legs went into pins and needles, causing me to stop.
A big thank you to my team Steve, James and Matthew and also Darly and Neil from Digital2 for staying with me and making sure i was safe and OK until the mountain rescue arrived. James ran to the farm house (yes he had energy to run hence his new nickname of spaniel), and was told by the young lady there that he writes to her (something you need to tell us bro?). The guys from mountain rescue where great, as was Doctor Chris and the red cross, who with the help of morphine got me into an ambulance and down to Conistone.
The team continued to Buckden, where destroyed feet, ankles and minds with having to leave me, made James, Steve, Daryl and Neil stop. Guys you where great!!! I truly mean that and it was an honour to walk with you.
Matthew (the legend) Criss, ran around found a team to join and continued. He finished just using what the super Oxfam and Wildfox teams provided at CP4 and WS at Hetton for food and drink (no more hi5 ever he's said). Thanks to all that supported him along his way. He finished in 29hrs 50mins what great going 45km on his own!!!! I made sure, pain or no pain i was at the finish with James and Jo for him. Unfortunately because Matt ran the last bit his poor partner Vivi missed him, although within 2 minutes of finishing he was in her loving arms.
I'm not afraid to say i cried in pain when i pulled up and cried with emotion when Matthew finished, well done Matthew!!!
We will be back in 2 years time to complete the route and now know where that stile is and to take my pack off for it.
Well done to all taking part, the stewards, Oxfam, Wildfox, Red Cross, mountain rescue, and the most important people out there THE SUPPORT CREWS with out you none of us would be able to do any of this.
Pictures to follow
Until next year when I'm back as a steward guys.
This blog will now become updates and training for Trailtrekker 2013 see you there