Marathon - finally here

Occasional readers of this blog will remember that Alan signed up to do the London marathon this year. He was meant to do it last year, but injury stopped him. Well, this year sees him signed up and ready to go this Sunday on what will be one of the most difficult things he's ever had to do in his life.

Looking forward to the big day, Alan said "I have been in denial for the last couple of weeks about how close it was - but there's no excuse available to me this year. I've been training and am thankfully injury-free. I just need do the best I can."

If you are following any of the runners on Sunday - look out for someone who looks a bit like the picture and towards the back of the field!

Alan will post some thoughts about the run at the beginning of next week.