All set

We are ready.

Well, we have done everything we can today.

Some things can only be done on tbe morning of the race because if we did them today they would be undone by morning......

The forecast rain didn't materialise but the threat is still there so we have taken the precaution of covering the goodies.

Under the sheets are the tee shirts, socks, energy gels, crisps, bananas, crunch bars and sweets that each athlete will get, in addition to the medal and water they get as soon as they finish.

It's a bit like IKEA: one way round but you get something from every section and there's no till!

It's all quiet now but it will be spectacular when 3000 athletes have passed through it tomorrow.

I'm back blipping so I can confirm we all had an early night.