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This was the race I nearly didn't start (or finish). "Even in the mud and scum of things, something always, always sings." - Ralph Waldo Emerson I had booked an Enterprise Car Club car to drive down to Peebles the afternoon before the race. When I went down to the car I discovered a massive gouge in one of the tyres. I am 100% certain that the tyre would have blown had I tried to drive it to Peebles. Given how badly I had felt in the lead up  I was beginning to think the whole thing was a bad idea. I was sat on the pavement close to tears while Enterprise sorted another car. I knew I would miss registration and have to register on race morning. Leaving hours after I had planned meant driving a strange car in heavy traffic in the dark, none of which seemed appealing. I arrived in Peebles stressed and with only some cold rice for dinner. At the Lindores Guesthouse I was just checking in when I saw a little grey snout and two deep brown eyes looking around the door to