So it turns out that the body is very much like a car, we may not have ABS, power steering and fingers crossed, a 'spacious' boot  but if the fuel isn't put in we tend to start spluttering, slow down and eventually stop. But a lesson learnt before race day is a valuable thing and following Saturday's unexpected breakdown just off the B4217 I'm now actively researching for the best sugary supplements on race day. Early information suggests some may bring on the 'Radcliffe' effect (see here), maybe not the best idea whilst running a marathon.

One thing I have started to notice now the days are ticking down to M-Day is the apprehension that goes along with it, the doubts and fears seem to increase the closer it gets, even though you know you're getting fitter. It really gives you a real respect for professional athletes out there who do this week in week out, take the below video for example;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By1JQFxfLMMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By1JQFxfLMM

Now that's what I call confidence! Not a hint of 'Radcliffeitis' pumping through his veins...

But onwards and upwards as the phrase goes and it's now time to turn up the dial to 11 and push on towards The Mall. For those of you who are interested I found a great map of this years Marathon, you can find it at here and I'll upload it onto this site very soon!

And just before I go a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far. It's rreally inspiring to have this much help so early on. If anyone else can spare a penny or two please head over to my Just Giving or click on the link on the right hand side of this page.

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I'm off for a date with the deep heat, speak soon people.

The Television Runner

Ok, so on the run up to deciding to run this marathon I read quite a lot into the roles and rigures of training for the race. Now I have to be honest most of it I've forgetten but it's one piece of advice which popped back into head last Saturday around 0.5m from my house.

The question isn't if you get an injury, it's when you will get it and how you deal with it.

If the truth be known I never thought the above would actually be much of a problem. How wrong could I be. After an x-ray, a visit to the doctor, 10 days off 3 people analysing me running and £65 on a new pair of trainers I managed to hit the treadmill once again this morning. And all of this because I was wearing the wrong type of shoes.

Now it would be unfair to the mention names of the people who gave me this dodgy advice of my apparent 'over pronating' feet but if you take a look at the videos below you'll get an idea of exactly how wrong they were.

First up me (and my large calves...)



And now, someone who should be wearing my old trainers



I think the point has been made. Anyway, for the majority of you who are wondering why they have spent the past 5 minutes of their life (I don't blame you) watching me run you'll be happy to know I'm going to wrap this post up here.

Thanks again for tuning in and I'll keep you posted soon.

The Television Runner (and for those of you who know...Tim)