Rarely have I felt this exhausted.
Everything hurts.
I've just competed in a dirty race.
My search for quirky customs has brought me to Gawthorpe in Yorkshire.
Once a year, this little English town plays host to a championship.
In fact it's a world championship that's connected to this region's historical ties with the coal industry.
All the locals have come out to watch.
This is not your average fun run.
I'm at the World Coal-Carrying Championships, a race that involves carrying 50 kilos of coal on your back.
And today I'll be competing, but first let's find out more about the tradition!
