Wednesday 20th April 2011

Well I've finally done it in just under 4.5 hours ! It was an extremely hot day for running, was surprised how difficult it was to run in such a crowd the whole time. My feet do not look good most of my toenails are going black ! Enjoyed the day though & yes I would do it again as would like to be quicker !!

Wednesday 13th April 2011

Ran 10 miles on Sunday , last run yest only 4 miles ! That's it now , not long to go 3 days , can't wait for the day , getting nervous but want to enjoy it ! Eating lots of carbs ! Weather at the moment looks like it might be hottish on the day , hope is not too hot. A big thank you to everyone who has not only sponsored me & put up with me rambling on about running all the time; patients, work colleagues , friends & family. Hope I will do you all proud !

Have been reducing my mileage now as supposedly this what you have to do so your body is in good shape for the big day ! 10 & 5 mile runs still in the week but 16 miles last Sunday & 14 miles yesterday. Funny enough found yesterday's run hard for some reason !
Not long to go now, getting nervous as want a good time ie under 4 hours, not sure I will chieve that ! Hope it's not too hot !! My running number is 34717, basically I'm pretty much at the back !!

Has been a hard week this week, left foot hurting slightly now, hopefully the anti-imflammatories will help with that as well. Last long run today before tapering down the distances until the big day! Found it difficult to get out of bed at 6am this morning as didn't sleep very well, I was ok once I started running and managed to do 23 miles at a slow / steady pace just to get the time on my feet. Tried some energy jelly blocks every 30 mins which seemed to help by increasing my energy. Although it did take about 15 mins to open the packet as I was running along but worth it in the end. Wierd though trying to run and eat at the same time !

Sunday 13th March 2011

Did 22 miles today, wasn't too bad although the last 2 miles were painful on my feet. Took an energy drink which seems help a little. Occaisional pain from old shin splints, anti-inflammatories are helping.

Wednesday 9th March 2011

I have been very ill with a stomach bug for a week so haven't done any running since 2nd March. Did a steady run for 5 miles tonight, felt ok. Usual gym tomorrow, 10 miles Friday then 22 miles Sunday.

Sunday 27th February 2011

Felt ok this past week, ran 22 miles today. Oh how 2 miles makes a big difference, I was very slow on the last 2 miles, my feet were extremely sore and my legs were doing their own thing towards the end!