Lead Up to FLM08

Okay, so I'm a bit behind, well a whole week to be accurate. Anyway, last sunday morning gave me an experience of some proper snowfall. Had to run out and catch some on the tongue - as you do.

As for the rest of the week, well, it just kept rolling on... I was still recovering from both the physical and emotional upheaval of the previous week, so training for the marathon was reduced to just a 5km run along the Thames on lunchtime on friday. Unfortunately, our obnoxious neighbours had chosen to crank the stereo til around 4am... Their repeat performance on friday night going til 4.30am wasn't appreciated either. So much for getting much sleep in preparation for the big run.

Charity had arrived late wednesday night (1.30am) for a weekend stay for the marathon, as was planned several weeks ago, which meant that the three most important nights for sleep were basically gone.

Thursday arvo was spent at the Marathon Expo to register for sunday's event and grab a few bargains, followed by a very pleasant pub dinner at Angel. Strange but nice, as it really felt like the last two weeks hadn't happened...

Friday night, after an evening stroll along the Thames, we got to have a night out with Karyn n Marty, and Row n Mark discovering the Thames-side restaurant, Giraffe. Excellent mexican place too.

A fairly relaxed saturday, however, Charity's turn to be ill this time for the day...

Looking good for tomorrow's marathon? maybe not... By now, all time targets are out the window. Time to just simply go, run and enjoy the atmosphere of the event.
Best laid plans, eh?



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