Well It's real!

Against all odds, I've succeded in getting a ballot place in the Virgin London Marathon on the 22nd April 2012 and I could not be more excited.

I will be running for Great Ormond Street Hospital, a cause very dear to my heart, and one so emotive that it will (I am sure) give me the strength and courage to dig deep on those dark cold winter mornings when I don't feel like getting out of bed to train, and during the inevitable tough times in my training and the race itself.

I've been quiet on here for a while, but I've not been idle, I've been training for the Worksop Half marathon which is on the 30th October, and which I am very much looking forward to. As you can see below from my 17 week 1/2 marathon training plan, in true Sally fashion, I've been busily recording & counting off the miles!

As always, it's the innovative work of my tireless (and relentless!) trainer & friend, Paul Woods, & the support that my friends (both "running" friends and the "normal" ones who just look at the old lady & shake their heads in disbelief & pity!), and family and wonderful husband, that keeps me going on this journey.   Sincere thanks for that; and thanks in advance for everything that I know you will all do to help me to successfully reach the end!