HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Dec17200910 p.m.
Just dropping by to wish everyone a HAPPY CHRISTMAS
- and give a quick update on life without running…
Fit and well, and the effects of the whiplash are finally starting to ease off. It has stopped me really doing anything worthwhile in the gym at all – its amazing just how much it affects your back and shoulders as well as the more obvious neck problems. Looking forward to getting back to doing some decent exercise programmes.
Been extremely busy getting a new work project organised ready for a launch in January, so that has kept me out of mischief while I’m not able to get to the gym.
“The book” will become a ‘Collectors Item’ in the not too distant future, as I have taken a firm decision not to order any re-prints. When the first edition has finally gone, that will be it…. if you haven’t bought one by then, you’ll never be able to get one. I’ve got a few left for some of the talks I’m booked for in the New Year, and some for the website sales, but as I said, no re-prints!!
Once I get back in the gym, I’ll start on the powerwalking as a try-out, with Athens as my main target for 2010. That race still totally inspires me – the 2500th anniversary of the original Marathon, along the same route – totally awesome, once in a lifetime opportunity. Entries should be open next month, and it will be fascinating to see how many entries they get this year. The organisers have already told me they have a limit, which they will not exceed, but my guess is it will be a lot bigger event than it is usually. If anyone else is interested in doing it, let me know and I’ll have a crack at doing some organisation…
Christmas this year is going to be on the 26th, as far as I’m concerned. The girls have to do their partners Christmases this year, so we’ll all be together for a full-on Christmas lunch etc on the 26th. It’ll be my first ever 25th on my own, so complete freedom with the remote control!!
Still made absolutely no decisions on the future, whatsoever. But I have to say that one or two ideas are starting to take shape for when I get the business stuff sorted out and create a decent income again. Not going to drop any clues as yet, at least until a decision is finally taken.
But for now, I want to wish everyone here a really Happy Christmas, and a great 2010 achieving more dreams, and scaling the heights of ambition beyond expectation.
Still smiling!!
Mike
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judith 'Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you as well. Hope the business ideas come to fruition for you. Glad I got the book when I did. I am finding it truly inspiring. The Athens marathon is on my list but unfortunately not next year. Good luck with it and keep us posted on how you are getting on. Judith' added 17th Dec 2009
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Hola 'Good to see you on Realbuzz again, Mike, and thanks again for your advice the other day. That sounds like a good plan to have the 25th free and then to celebrate all together on the 26th. Oh no, I still haven't ordered my book. I had better jump on the website today! Best wishes for Christmas and good luck for all your plans for 2010. Sally x' added 18th Dec 2009
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Hat 'Happy Christmas Mike! And good to read that all is well with you but I am really quite miffed (on your behalf) why your book hasn't sold more - it is so inspirational. Never mind, when you are even more famous than you are now and your new venture takes off and makes you very rich you can publicize it again and maybe reprint then! I hope you have a wonderful 2010 and now you've mentioned Athens, I might just have to take a look.x' added 18th Dec 2009
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eclipse 'Hiya Mike and happy Christmas to you, I am with you on the 26th, unfortunatly I am working this Chriustmas so I am spending Boxing day with my family. Glad things are OK with you, hope your project goes well. Tel' added 18th Dec 2009
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Johnf 'Happy Christmas Mike and hope the celebrations go with a bang. Thought you might have dropped a clue on your future plan, you know told us what sort of bike you were getting for Christmas or something like that!! ' added 18th Dec 2009
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Alaistair 'Merry Christmas Mike, great to see you dropping by with an update. Hope you have great holiday and that your training tempo continues to improve towards that 2010 goal.... Tried and failed to buy a book from your site in the past, kept freezing? Will give it another go over Christmas....' added 18th Dec 2009
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Geoff_rb 'Good to hear from you Mike. Happy Christmas to you and all the family.' added 19th Dec 2009
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Skye_Trekker 'Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Best wishes for 2010.' added 19th Dec 2009
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malcolms 'He lives! Good to hear from you Mike. Must remember to get my copy of the book back from patient!! Have a great Christmas and New Year and best of luck with the next project.' added 19th Dec 2009
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squa25 'Merry Christmas to you too. hope you're not out of action for too long and all the best with Athens! Best of luck for 2010!' added 19th Dec 2009
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peta 'Missed you loads, merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year. I wish all your projects success.' added 20th Dec 2009
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Way_Too_Slow 'Good to see you back. Hope you and all the girls have a lovely Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to hearing your bright ideas when you decide to share them. Take care and all the best for 2010.' added 20th Dec 2009
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emmteeyess 'Good to see you still smiling Mike- and still keeping busy. Glad you've got some new project in hand - keep us posted if it's anything we would like!! Best wishes for Christmas - even if it'll be a day late, tho a day's anticipation, left to your own devices, sounds a great idea to me. Cheers, MTS' added 20th Dec 2009
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Russell_Nimbus 'TISM!!!!!!!!!! Great to hear from you again! God I miss your posts on Realbuzz. I hope you are well. I'm seriously considering running Athens with you next year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Russ.' added 21st Dec 2009
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kraftykat 'Aaaah Mike, it's GREAT to hear from you again! REally missed your blogs. I've finished your book - and what a fab read it was. Will probably read it again soon! Really good news that you've got Athens as a goal for next year - it will certainly be a special race for you to focus on. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfully happy and healthy 2010. Love Alison :) xxxxxxx' added 22nd Dec 2009
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Mick_6 'Long time no hear, been a bit adrift my self lately. I'm defo interested in Athens keep me posted. happy New Year to you and the girls and the BF's' added 30th Dec 2009
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