I tried not to think about the 1,300 metres of solid rock over my head I tried not to think about the 1,300 metres of solid rock over my head R unning has always been a passion of mine. I started as a child in the Yorkshire Dales, moving to cross-country at university, then graduating to marathons. I loved the challenge. After my wife, Stephanie, and I married in 2012, and went on to have two daughters, Grace and Rose, I still ran for pleasure, but competitive events took a back seat as I