Stage >> 1 Dorset - Race Preview available

Here's a link to a rather nice bit of mappage, showing the routes for the Dorset race, I'm not sure which the marathon is but I guess it's probably all around the longest bits !

Click on the pictures to see some of the great scenery - I can't wait now !


Stage >> 1 : Dorset course map

Forget McCain vs Obama - Zippy is surging ahead in the polls...

It has been mooted that I should be running this very serious athletic challenge, wearing some form of Zippy memorabilia. I am now on the search for a suitable hat or T-Shirt featuring perhaps one of the most misunderstood, yet influencial comedy heroes.

Please email me with any suitable Zippy clothing which you have seen to help me make an informed choice.

And if you haven't already voted, please do so now on the widget on the right hand side...

Cornwall Air Ambulance 20,000 Missions

On the 1st April 1987 CORNWALL’S AIR AMBULANCE took to the skies, this was the first Air Ambulance in the Country and became the model upon which all subsequent units based themselves. It was by the work and dedication of the guys here in Cornwall which made the rest of the UK realise that it was possible for any county to fund and run their own Air Ambulance.

Wherever you are in the UK, an Air Ambulance can reach you if you are in need of urgent attention and a time-critical transfer to hospital under paramedic attention.

For this revolution, we have the ground-breaking work of the UK's First Air Ambulance service to thank, for they showed how it was not only possible, but very much needed in all parts of the country.

The Road to Perdition - time is running out ...

After what feels like a long time since I first entered this crazy challenge, I have put in 3 Months of structured training which has involved building up my weekly mileage to 45-50 miles including a lot of off-road running on the coastal path and also packing my trainers in my Helicopter if I have been away from home in the week. I have run in Wales (Gower and Pembrokeshire) as well as Guernsey !

I have managed to get so far without any injuries although I did have a rather worrying stand off with a Very large bull yesterday as I ran through it's field. It took me a few seconds to realise that I was wearing a BRIGHT RED running jersey which I quickly whipped off and then legged it before it decided to charge !!

I have also now sorted my justgiving webpage so I can accept donations online to Cornwall Air Ambulance :

My Justgiving Page HERE

In fact in the last 6 weeks I have run a total of 256 miles in training including 3 long runs of 19, 21 and 22 miles ! The difference between running on the road and the coastal trail is staggering, taking me 2-3 Minutes per mile longer on the cliffs. The views and sense of well-being are fantastic (believe it or not!) as I take in some of the most spectactular Cornish scenery - it really does make me feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to live and work in Cornwall !

So, I'm feeling pretty tired after the hard training, but I am now 'tapering' ie cutting back on the training for the next two weeks before the first big marathon on the 8th November. All that remains is to source some kind of Zippy related hat or T-Shirt to wear on the big day !!

Thanks for your support to all of you that have donated - I contacted the Charity today and they were interested in publishing some photos of the events as they progress throughout the next 7 months, and I will keep you posted !

Cheers All !!
Craig