London Marathon - No problem!.........I'll just blog it. by RichEvans

21/03/09 Completed a 6.03 mile run in 49 minutes and 47 seconds

22/03/09 Completed a 6.03 mile run in 48 minutes and 58 seconds

Unfortunately I never managed the 13 mile run I had planned to do at the weekend. I was just too tired, I don’t know why I was too tired, maybe it was because I had done no training all week, but whatever the reason it is not good.

So in an effort to get back on track I have decided to take tomorrow morning off work solely to try and do a 13 mile run before I go in for the afternoon. I feel mentally this is essential to get me back on track. I must admit I'm lacking a bit of motivation, and need to get my confidence back.

However, in a bid to boost my confidence and experience I’ve decided to run in the Leamington Spa 10K on the 5^th April. It’ll be my first race and only experience of the real thing before the marathon itself. I really have no idea what to expect, and if nothing else I’m just hoping not to embarrass myself.

Apparently running a race is 50% in the mind. But the trouble is I’m not sure my mind is up to it.

I’ve been told - Pain is temporary, failure is forever.

But the truth is - Running is temporary, but the pain seems like forever.

I’m going to set myself the rather ambitious target of finishing in 50 minutes. I’ve looked at photos of the course and it’s a lot hillier than my usual routes, which are practically flat. But not wanting to sound like I’m getting my excuses in early, if I take longer then never mind, I have the perfect excuse.

However, the race has got me thinking, and I have come up with an ingenious money making scheme. The race offers a first prize of £100! Now I realise I’m not fit enough to win this race, but what about in the future. If I concentrate on getting really really fit for say the next year, then I could enter races around the UK, in fact why not the world, and win the prize money!! I could even get large companies to sponsor my clothes, and I could make TV appearances advertising running equipment. I might even be able to get myself a regular morning slot on QVC. Beautiful. This time next year I’ll be a millionaire!!!!!

I can’t believe no one has thought of it before, just don't let anybody else know my plan..................