Last Updated 12th Jan 2026 Happy New Year everyone, I hope you all had a happy and peaceful festive break, and now beginning to focus on the year ahead.
My 16 week marathon training started on Monday 5th January. This includes 3 runs each week, a gym strength training session and a high intensity circuits class.
Week 1 was successful with 17 miles in the bag, including an 8 mile long run. Each week the all important long runs will gradually increase by roughly 10% , and the 1st half marathon distance will be on 15th February, so no overindulging on Valentines Day for me!
The sugar-cube outfit is currently in its design phase, but I expect to be out and about training in it sometime hopefully next month, watch this space, I may even tell you where I'll be running if you need cheering up!!
Finally, thank-you so much to those who have requested this sportsgiving link and have pledged to sponsor me for this incredibly worthwhile cause!
Catchup again soon.

Last Updated 1st Dec 2025

Although I have now build up a reasonable base level of fitness, running at least a 5k and 10k+ most weeks, having a stent operation in May this year means my level of fitness is not as good as it was 6 months ago. However its better to be alive and gaining any sort of fitness than the alternative option! Marathon training starts more seriously next month, AND the design of the giant sugar cube will also be discussed with its creator, more to follow!