Training update 1

I thought I was going to have nothing (or very little) to report again this week as regards training! Last week I only managed a couple of 30-40 minute runs before getting a sore throat which enforced a few rest days. Fully recovered, yesterday I cycled for two hours. It was pretty intensive, especially the hour at Richmond Park; there and back are slower because of traffic lights and similar. So this morning I set out for a run with rather tired legs and lungs. To my pleasure, I completed the hour I had in mind. What has the last two days taught me? One: that I still have a long way to go to be marathon fit. Two: that I can keep on running even when I'm tired. I knew that already, but it was a good reminder.

It's now six months minus one day until the Bungay Black Dog. That means six months and six days until the London Marathon. Will I be ready? Yes, God willing. Will I have achieved my target sponsorship? My trust is a bit weaker on this one, but I will say "yes, God willing" and keep on doing all I can to spread the word about these charities. I know that every donation will be put to great use - all I need to do is convince other people of that, too! Don't forget that you can be a massive help in publicising what I'm doing. And, again and always, huge thanks for all your support.