Here goes....!

By the time this post goes live, I will be almost at the start line. I've spent large parts of yesterday faffing about. I removed hawthorn spikes from my trainers and affixed the chip timer. I pinned my number onto my vest. I packed my kit bag and running belt. Everything is laid out and good to go. Train times have been triple checked. I had a bath and painted my nails in crazy colours to match the kit.

I also went to a family party and spent much of the day feeling quite overwhelmed at just how much support I have for this crazy endeavour; and it has helped enormously.

I have raised about £2700 now and sponsorship is still coming in.

Now? I am probably waiting for the start gun. 15 trips to the loo done?? I expect so. Nervous? Almost certainly. Excited? Yep! This will be hard. I have full respect for the challenge ahead though, and know that I can do this. I may have to pull every reserve I have got to get round the last third, but then it will be a few hours of my life and I can say 'I've run a marathon'

See you on the finish line.

Kit ready to go

Nails done  - important, clearly

This was lunch at the family party. Delish!

Blooming Hawthorn! Hazards of Kent life. Needed pliers!