UPDATE: As many of you will be aware, the mass event for the marathon was cancelled this year and replaced with a "Virtual Marathon" where participants could run the distance wherever they chose, over 24 hours. To be honest, I don't fully understand the use of the term "Virtual", given that I'll still be running 26.2 miles!  Albeit, with no crowds cheering me on, and more importantly, no silver blanket at the end.  Oh yeah - and no medal.  BUT, still a great thing to do, so was very excited to run it.  I'll be honest and admit that I was going to run it in four stints of 10+k as for me, the whole point of doing the London Marathon is doing it with the crowds shouting encouragement, and if that wasn't going to happen, it would happen my way instead.

That was all good until I BROKE MY TOE four days before the event.  It's comical.  I'm pretty disappointed that I can't run it.  I considered it, but it's just too painful (and that would be pretty stupid really) so I'm going to walk the distance instead.  Not quite the plan , but never mind.  At least I'll have Storm Alex for company!

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The London Marathon and I have some unfinished business.  I'd done all the training for the marathon in 2003, only to have to pull out four weeks before the event with a collapsed lung. Very annoying!

I did defer my place, but if I'm honest, I really couldn't be bothered to train for it again the following year.  It really ruins your social life!! :)

However......fast forward 17 years and I'm in the mood to try again.  So, lungs permitting, I'll be there in April 2020.  If you could spare a few pounds to sponsor me, that would be very much appreciated.  I'm running it for RAFA.  Details of the very good cause below...

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