It's me again. Another year another run. 

This will be my 4th Great South Run, and I was looking towards getting my best time, but my legs have different ideas. The last couple of months I've been hampered with sciatica, sprained ankles and pulled hamstrings.  My training is to pot now, so I'm just looking to finish. And it looks like I'm doing it alone as my running partner is going on holiday instead. Have a good time Louise.

But it's not all bad news. I'm probably the fittest I've been for years (thanks Neilon for pushing me, and thanks Johnny for sticking my body back together) so I will finish. Honest.

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