The preparation for 2018 has begun...

Had a relatively quiet 2017 running wise, two big runs at the start of the year and then an injury late July (broken ribs) has enforced a down-time.

It was late September when I got back out on the tarmac/trails and started to get one foot on front of the other again.

The enforced break was been good for my legs/feet, but not so good for my belly, a gain of around 18lbs appeared after a couple of holidays and eating like a bear! Lost around half of that since but need to refocus on the booze, 2018 could be the year of teetotalness!

So 2018, what has it in store? I have three main events...

I'm running the Virgin London Marathon for the second time, raising funds for the Rooprai Spinal Trust, an honour to do so, and I've set myself the target of completing the 26.2 miles in under four hours.

I'm running the Berlin Marathon for the first time, this event is in September and will be the last 'biggy' of the year.

I would never have imagined in 2012 when I started the Couch to 5k programme that I would end up running marathons. I still sometimes can't believe I do! If I can, you can.

The Big Yin
My 'big' event for 2018 is the West Highland Way Race, this 95 mile race includes 14,760ft of ascent, and must be completed in 35 hours. Definitely my biggest challenge yet. 

I've started the planning for this, support crew are on-board. I'll be updating this blog most weeks but the main social media for the WHW race will be using the @teambastardo twitter account.

Hope everyone has an awesome New Year celebration, see you on the other side people.
Peace x