Here We Go!!

I remember talking about the build up to previous runs, and those knee-trembly moments that make them seem that bit more real; those things that make the 10k, half or in this case full marathon loom that much larger on the horizon. Sometimes it's when I book my hotel, maybe it's when the official charity t-shirt arrives; it's definitely when the race pack - including race number - is delivered.

And here - on the 60 day to go mark - is another one of those moments.

For those of you who have been paying attention (and not spending their time reading this blog while the TV is on in the corner of the room, as opposed to me writing this while I have the TV on in the corner of the room; like I would ever do that.........oops.......advert break.....) you will know that after running two out of three runs in aid of the British Heart Foundation in loving memory of my Dad (total of £1,400 raised), I will be running the London Marathon for the excellent charity AGE UK and dedicating it to my Mum! Yes, I am an official member of 'Team Run For It' (also as I recall the name of a notorious gang of shoplifters working just north of Moss Side, Manchester). I'm so excited to be giving my sweat, and I fear blood and tears for such an excellent organisation that helps so many of the older generation; Mum being just one of them.

The target to reach is £1,750 and I am going all out to get there. Work colleagues, work contacts, family, friends, friends of family, friends of friends, family of friends; you name it. I'm even going to try for some media exposure (if you don't ask, you don't get.....okay, in this case if you ask you probably still won't get, but what the hell; I'm giving it a try)!! If I fall short then I promise to make good the difference (it won't be for want of trying); but wouldn't it be great to finish all of this on a high by meeting or even beating the target?

More of the charity - and Mum - later on, but for now it is my great pleasure to launch two things.....the first being the official London sponsorship logo..... 

Like it?.....amazing what you can do with Microsoft Powerpoint and a bit of wordart isn't it?

Second, and most importantly, it is my pleasure to officially launch the Fat Man To Marathon Man sponsorship website.......

www.virginmoneygiving.com/adyblady

I hope you've enjoyed the last two years of blogging, and while you are never under any obligation to make a donation; it would be so wonderful if you could.

Are we - am I - really this close to the end of this journey. I can scarcely believe it. Such excitement, exhilaration, happiness, strength, joy and sadness; all at the same time.

At this rate it will be a rather interesting contrast; all the emotion in the build-up will make me a mental wreck at the beginning of the marathon, and a physical wreck by the end!!