This year I was hoping to compete in the West Highland Way Race, however I was unsuccessful in the ballot, and it's probably taken me until now to get over the disappointment of that if I'm being totally honest.
On a positive note, I met the criteria to be in the ballot, so I will submit another application in November this year for the 2018 West Highland Way Race.
It also gives me another year to prepare for what I see as my ultimate challenge.
So to this year, I've done two races already, the Nigel Barge 10k where I set a PB of 51:06 and the Alloa Half Marathon in 2:44:33, this was run with Jo McCallum. Jo was running her first ever half marathon.
We'd worked really hard since January to prepare for the race, going out at least 3 times a week in all weathers, and it was a pleasure to be with Jo as she crossed the finish line...just in front of me!
Next up is the London Marathon on 23 April, last long 20 mile training run completed on Friday 7 April, taper time now, and getting a wee bit nervous. In two weeks time it'll all be over. My aim is to finish in under 4 and a half hours.
I'm running for Rooprai Spinal Trust and fundrasing is going well, but a wee bit extra is always appreciated, so help make a difference and donate if you can.
Other events I have planned this year:
Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon Saturday 6 May, 31 miles
Killearn 10k Saturday 3 June
Clydestride Ultramarathon Saturday 15 July, 40 miles
Mamores Vertical Kilometre (blame Colin Wilson!) Friday15 September
