I am challenging myself to run 26.2 miles in a week to stay both physically and mentally fit.   These are difficult times for everyone and getting out and about while adhering to social distancing and lockdown guidelines is important for our health.

I aim to complete my challenge by Sunday 26th April when the London marathon would have been taking place.  So far this week I have clocked up 24.3 miles so should be able to smash my goal by Sunday.   Oscar (my 10 year old son)  has joined me on a few runs and he hopes to have completed a half marathon by Sunday.  He’s already up to 9.6 miles so again should smash it by then.

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