Well, I'll be passing the big 4-0 later this year so as many a slightly balding man approaching middle age before me I've decided to run a very long way before it's too late. 

And it's also a chance for me to raise some money for a worthy cause and not just do this for the satisfaction, the sore knees and the blistered feet. 

Update 26/05/10

The results are up, I'm in 284th...

http://www.edinburgh-marathon.com/?2010scothalf_results

and so are the photos...

http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/event_entry.py?event=Sports%2FCPUK%2F2010%2FScottish+Half+Marathon&new_search=1&match=21786

 

Update 24/05/10

All done.  I finished in a time of 1 hour 37 minutes and 20 seconds.  Nipples were fine, blisters mostly okay, left knee absolutely knackered.  Thanks to everybody who sponsored me, I raised far more than I ever imagined I would.  I really appreciate the support.

 

Update 12/05/10

Just over a week to go and I may just have survived the onset of iliotibial band injury (google-diagnosed) by buying myself a new pair of bouncy shoes.  Bloody sore knee and problems walking down the stairs goodbye (hopefully) - hello multiple blistering!

On a much more positive note Jed has gifted me the skull and crossbones wristband he got in his comic for luck.  Which I will need.  The NSPCC have also sent me a natty green vest for the event which sadly I doubt I'll be able to wear as it gives my nipples gyp something rotten.  I've already used a whole wee tub of vaseline greasing them up before each run and I'm afraid I daren't risk any recurrence.

Many thanks to everyone who has sponsored me to date, I have already raised more than I had hoped.  Now, however, I'm getting greedy and would like anybody yet to dip their pockets to do so now if they don't mind.  Ta!

 

 

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