Flm 2005

[El Gordo]

It's over to you now, Andy; Hamburg awaits.

Maybe Sweder, but I don't think I can follow that report very easily. A great run, crowned by a vividly memorable description of the day.

Nigel's right - London is a great marathon, though I'm strangely ambivalent about running it again. There are so many to do, and so few opportunities to do them. Perhaps I should enter the ballot each year. With a one in 5 chance of getting a place, it would be a good way of making it an occasional treat.

So, you finally reached the last step of this very long journey. You must be feeling the usual mixture of relief, glee and sadness today. I know you've had a bit of domestic 'advice' not to do any more, but I hope you'll think of pulling those marathon shoes on again sometime. In the meantime, don't forget that discussion we had a while ago about setting some other goals to keep you in shape.

We shouldn't forget about those "Down Your Way" runs that someone suggested. And maybe a half in the autumn? Antonio mused on the idea of joining us if we were planning one. And there's also the Jog Shop Jog of course.

But before I get too enthusiastic about any of those possibilities, I have my own marathon obstacle to clamber over next Sunday. If I can make it round Hamburg within 50 minutes of your time, and if I can write a report half as interesting, I'll be very pleased with myself.

Enjoy the Guinness this week. You've earned it.