Heather Fell, Olympic silver medallist, writes about her life in the media and sports world.

I am often caught scouring the local press for food festivals to attend or sporting events to enter; the thought of combining the two had never seemed an option.

You can imagine my delight when I discovered the Delicious Drake's Trail — a 15 mile run that incorporated more food stops than it did miles. The event also supported the local charity CHICKS, not that I needed any more of a reason to sign up.

My biggest concern was my fitness and by that I mean the ability of my feet to run or shuffle (with a belly full of food) the whole distance. The previous week I ran a half marathon for fun — I use the term 'run' loosely. I've only just returned to running after a year of being addicted to cycling so to complete the off-road course was an achievement, it turns out my legs were not the limiting factor, it was my toes.

I have been hobbling around ever since in open sandals thanks to the prolonged Indian summer. I was beginning to wonder why the pain wasn't improving — I'll save you the details in case you're enjoying your breakfast — let's just say it turned out I had to relieve some pressure.

I managed to tape up my feet and complete the wonderfully scenic trail. I think it was the incentive of the next set of culinary delights that kept me going. I must admit I have never eaten a cream tea, followed by a steak and ale pie, washed down with cider topped up with a roast dinner then a paella — and that was all within four miles.

All I can say is — you don't know until you try. Let's hope this becomes an annual event.