7 days to go.

The last long run this morning was only 5 1/2 miles! We used it as a dress rehearsal, running in exactly the kit we are going to run the marathon in - from sun cream to sun hat, laces to sunglasses. Still unsure what the weather is going to be like. It was really cold this morning but really sunny, and tomorrow it is supposed to be snowing!! I have bought a second hand track suit top and bottoms to wear to the start line if really cold and have been told that all the discarded clothes are collected and given to charity to be sold - so that's good.

I have made lists about lists including lists of the lists so I don't forget anything. Friends that are going up to watch are strategically positioned evenly throughout the course to maximise the support! Now all I have to do is a couple more short runs, eat carbs and relax!

Last year as I watched the Marathon on the television I decided to run it the next year and here I am. It's a strange thing looking forward to something that has been a challenge, rewarding but ultimately is going to really hurt! There's sort of no way round the fact that 26.2 miles will need to be run on Sunday 13th April, starting around 9:45am.

Now, is it too soon to see what the weather forecast says .....

I am thinking of everyone who is training for this and wish everyone all the best - and that includes you, Paula (of course she reads my blog).