May Survive...

[El Gordo]

Wow, never seen a medal like it....

Really well done, MLCM. It's great to see you get out there, doing some races. So often you've been on the verge of giving it all up, or giving the impression that you're resigned to doing your treadmill thing while everyone else gets on with, y'know, 'the real stuff'. So I'm genuinely absolutely delighted to see you not just take part in races but putting in very respetable performances. (I have to say that, as you seem to be around where I am, or at least where I was last summer, and where I need to get back to before I can think of improving.)

It will be good to have you as a training partner for your marathon preparation. I'm going for the 18 week approach instead of your 16, but with my event two weeks after yours, that puts us at the same starting point. This was a great way for you to kick off the campaign.

Tell us a bit about your training plan. Are you following something in particular? Do you have it all mapped out, or is it more ad hoc?

Good luck, whatever it is, and I'll aim to keep up.