London Marathon

Well tomorrow is the London Marathon. Interesting, it is a year and 2 weeks after the one in 2008. I am hoping to get down there for the early part of the race and check it out. I am also planning to jog there...

BTW In the end, I raised 1305 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Research!

Story so far...

Just quickly give you a background on what I have accomplished so far running-wise and my most recent activities.
I have been running for a number of years. My first run was in the Nike Run London in 2003. I started doing a number of runs from 2005 onwards. I've recently moved up in distance from 10k to 10 miles and half-marathons.
Last January, I restarted training and competed in the Dartford 10 mile race.
I have been running up to 10 miles in training sessions to this point, thinking I wasn't entered in the London Marathon. Last week, I found out I had to confirm my place with Macmillan Cancer Support, which I did. So I am in!

About runbenjyrun!

Welcome to my runbenjyrun (or run fatboy run if you feel inclined). The main reason for starting a blog here and now is that I've recently confirmed a place in the Flora London Marathon which is on April 13th 2008. The place is with the good people at Macmillan Cancer Support who help look after people who have been affected by cancer. After experiencing the effect first hand of cancer on someone close to me last year, it's not hard to see how much time and money goes into caring for someone. Naturally, I felt I should give something back!

The blog will try to follow my attempts in preparation for the big day. Such items may include, training and exercising regimes as well as a look at what I am eating. Also it will follow any charity activities that I may have lined up!