Hello all,
I know I have already thanked many of you already, but for those of you who I have yet to get hold of I would like to extend a final thank you for your kind donations made over the past few months. I am confident that I will reach my target either on or just after the big day on Sunday.
From a training perspective I have concluded with a last half marathon attempt on Sunday in my local Tesco's. I managed it in an hour and 35 minutes which isn't too bad given the ridiculous attire I will be wearing on the day. For a cheeky peak at the prototype please have a look at my photo gallery on indeed on my Facebook account.
Well, all's left to say is that it has been a long and progressive training period these past 3 months. I have conducted roughly 30 runs in that time ranging from 8 miles to 20. For the last 2 months I have been running at least 2 half marathons a week so I feel I am in better shape than most. My aim is to finish under 4 hours but I guess much of that will depend on the way in which the wind is blowing on the day. It will serve as either a hindrance or indeed a tool to carry me across the finish line. While on the subject, a huge thank you to Bryony Birkbeck (John Coates' girlfriend) for making my outstanding outfit for the big day. It will no doubt raise awareness and confirm the belief of many that I am a true idiot.
To this end everybody I say a huge thank you once again. Watch out for me on the day!
Many warm regards,
Tom.