December

[marathondan]

Yes, running a few degrees below zero is nice, so long as there's little wind and the surface is safe. I still find I need to take on as much water as during warmer conditions. Running above 30C, now that's madness...

As all runners know, there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. But yes, maximum respect goes to Suzie.

EG, your location is more rural than mine, so likely to be more treacherous. And Sweder's is even more rural, meaning he can utilise the extra grip of the frozen sheep poo. But don't let that relieve your embarrassment.

Regarding the monkey suit, I still haven't made a decision, and I'd say it's 50/50. This is the first time I've entered a marathon without needing a golden bond, so I can be a bit more relaxed about the fundraising. I think I might actually go to a fancy dress shop and try one on, just to get a feeling for the stupidity of the exercise.

Hmm, I wonder what they'd say if I rolled up with a treadmill, and asked if they do gait analysis...?