Blog of a Marathon Virgin! by Nigeyboy

Only 29 days 22 hours to go . . . . its all going so quickly now. Got my running number and 'Final Instructions' through in the post the other day. Its all very real now - Hotel booked, train tickets sorted and running number received!! Seemed like only yesterday I had the great idea to sign up for the ballot with some of my work mates - I am now the last one standing. . . well, it was my idea in the first place so can't complain.

Fund raising is slowly getting there - my daughters school has started the ball rolling with the 3 events they are running for me. I have had some great prizes donated to my Marathon Competition, and that along with the mini-marathon, and sporty dress down day will hopefully net about £800-£1000 for the fund! Am really hopeful I can actually exceed my target of £2K - we shall see . . . .

Out for an hours run tonight, then rest Saturday in prep for a 16 - 18 miler on Saturday. Have a lovely route sorted that takes in some nice villiages and countryside - a nice change to the normal city streets i have seen so much of this year!

I wonder what I will do after the marathon is over . . . . . . ??