Just wanna say a massive thanks to Lurker, Mark, Ed and LB1.... Especailly Lurker your a star
Mark and Sharon, thanks again for Mark P's mention 
Had just a fab weekend all in all
The run didn't go too badly either, the first 10 miles flew by and still felt great at 20+ miles, started to fade a little, but still going well. Then just had mad cramp and had to stop in near tears at about 28.5 miles. Couldn't even walk to begin with, but managed the last hobble home of 1.5 miles in 34 mins. Was painful to watch everyone pass and couldn't do owt about it.
Was great to see a few forumites, faces to names n all.
FBudda - Thanks for train advice
Was some great live music and food down on the river front.
Debbo - Good luck with your up and comming adventures.