Hi Richard,

For training, at the moment I'm getting away to the hills periodically with the University's walking club, but I need to do a bit more.

Last year I did a quick trip to the Rhinogs a week before that Challenge for some just-in-time reinforcement and that seemed to help. So this year Barney and I have planned to go back to the Rhinogs for 4-ish days a couple of weeks ahead.

I know that you can also get some longer days with up to 1000m ascent in the Cotswolds or the Malverns. I'll probably head to the Malverns by train at some point too.

Cheers,
Jaya John