Well folks, I really never thought I'd be in a position to be running a marathon, and I certainly didn't expect I'd be running one in Thailand; I guess thought if I ever did it would be a high profile event like London. I'm amazed how quickly I've improved my fitness, and particularly my endurance. I still have a long way to go before I'm close to being ready for the 100k Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset race (my fitness goal for 2008), but I feel good about next week's marathon - which is a relief because I've been down with a touch of a cold this week which I thought might put me out of action. But, rest, and copious amounts of hot lemon juice with honey and ginger has brought me back to life.

 Let's see I do next week. No time goal, but want to try and finish with at least a hint of a smile!