D'ya know, I thought I was hungry.
Right, I've a bit more time to waffle now that I've eaten my bangers and mash.
So, to say I'm pleased to get picked is an understatement. You always enter these things thinking you've no chance and then I get picked.
Part of the prize was a camera which I appear to have broken already. Another part of the prize was a sooper dooper Garmin 405, but I'm sure it tells lies. It works on the bus on the way to work though but I have noticed that whilst waiting at the bus stop, it carries on clocking up distance. I reckon that if I stand still at Blackheath next April for long enough, I won't even have moved and I could clock up 26.2 miles.
I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the schedule which starts in January. I've been increasing my mileage and frequency over the last 6 weeks in preparation as in the past, a heavy week training for a marathon has been 3 runs and 25 miles. I'm going to have to plan my training week carefully, as I have a job where I work any 5 from 7 days and I'm on my feet all day. Fortunately, I'm in a position where running to and from work can easily be done, which is a huge bonus.
One of my problems is that I like food. I also rather enjoy a pint or two or three etc. But I'm already at a better starting position for any marathon that I've ever done. I'm the lightest I've been for over 20 years and I'm running as well well as I've ever been.
So thanks for all the good wishes. I shall try my best, but one things for sure, I'll be having a laugh as go along.
Wardi - I had a couple of pints of Sam Smiths on Saturday. Very nice too.
RichK - I'll be using your number. You enjoy food as much as me!!!
