Updated on Oct 14th 2012 at 3:22 PM from the JustGiving API

well there we have it. a brillant day. can't wait for the next one. lol

Updated on Sep 22nd 2012 at 5:26 PM from the JustGiving API

ten mile run done in the glorious sunshine in Swansea bay. fastest paced run even with a sore Achilles for three miles. Going to have a few vodkas in Mumbles tonight to celebrate gte brother in laws 40th tonight.

Updated on Sep 15th 2012 at 8:32 AM from the JustGiving API

Race number and timing chip arrived this morning. Guess the countdown begins then

Updated on Sep 9th 2012 at 12:39 PM from the JustGiving API

Well. 13.1 miles run today with just a quick toilet stop halfway so really pleased with how it's going. 1hrs 49mins which was 1 min more than my previous longest run although it was also 1 mile furthest. time for a good soak in the deep heat bath recovery salts.

Updated on Sep 5th 2012 at 7:05 PM from the JustGiving API

6 miles run tonight at sub 8 minute pace (7:43 min/mile to be exact). Much harder doing the short quick ones than the long slow ones. It was a beautiful run along the coast as well. Onto Sunday and 10-12 mile run

Updated on Sep 3rd 2012 at 10:38 AM from the JustGiving API

first donation received. first of many I hope. 6 week countdown has begun so not long to go now

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