Well, the extremely hot marathon is over and I am trying to pursuade myself that my knees are fully recovered so I have no excuse to get back down the gym today. No more reasons to keep the trainers in the bag or avoid buying a sports drink in the morning. The toe nail I lost, whilst still on extended leave, is not causing discomfort so, in short, I must get back on track. I have to say that I am finding it tough to knuckle down again. Perhaps it is just like falling off a bike and the sooner I get back on then the easier it will be. Personally, I think my brain is treating it more like having to rip off the biggest plaster the medical world has ever seen and with my hairy legs I can see a lot of discomfort ahead.

The Heroes Run in Brighton on 17th May will see those runners in fancy dress attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most number of SuperHeroes in one place at one time. I even have super girl outfits for the girls and I am sure they will be joining me for the last few meters of the race. Now all I have to do is pursuade Laura that a latex cat suit is the way to go...it might be easier to take on the Marathon again.

With the evenings getting lighter and warmer it is so much easier to think about running after work but don't expect to see a caped Marvel flying past your drive just it. That will have to wait for the big day!

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Hello everyone,

Pancreatic Cancer UK are supplying my place in the Marathon so I can only raise funds for them for that event and I have pledged to raise as much as I can. Therefore the funds I am raising for CHAILEY HERITAGE SCHOOL are not linked to the Marathon (completed in 4hrs 48mins) but for the following events post London.

BRIGHTON HEROES RACE (10K) in SUPERHERO FANCY DRESS

BUPA 10K LONDON - likely fancy dress

Chailey Heritage School is no more than a mile from our home and as a pioneering centre of excellence for pupils with physical, communication, sensory and learning difficulties aims to give the children as much independence and as many opportunities as possible. All this is provided in a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment.

I am delighted to be able to help a local organisation as part of my marathon training campaign and your support and donations will be gratefully received.

Thank you

James