I am an avid dot watcher. Thank you so much for that comprehensive write up. It makes me realise just how tough it is out there for each dot.

Looks like some sort of injury or accident then. What a shame, he was going so well.

Anyone know what happened? He looked to be flying then came off course just below Pinhaw Beacon.

No. Particularly given the huge difference in terrain. But I guess the diversion is there for a reason and there should be a penalty if you don’t follow it.

He has been judged to have an advantage and has been given a 26 minute penalty. Seems a bit harsh. #spinerace

It’s an official diversion. All the Challenger North runners are going this way. And subsequent full #spinerace runners. Question is, does John Kelly get a penalty for not taking the diversion?

And he’s made it! Arrived Hawes 19:41. Bags of time..! #spinerace

He is moving again now. But seems to stop completely for about an hour.

Looks like all the runners at Lothersdale have retired. CS back marker now on the descent into Thornton. I predict an overhaul between Gargrave and Malham.

Very excited to be able to get my dot watching fix from here.

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