Well folks, that's six down, and just the question of one more yet to complete.
The vertical profile of the Exmoor marathon beggars belief. About 12,000 feet of total ascent in total well over the normal 26 mile distance. I can only hope here to complete, smiling, and receive the 7x7x7 T-shirt to complete the challenge.
I have given my All to the six marathons, I have paced myself, raced myself, pushed myself beyond limits I didn't know I had. I have trained harder than I have ever trained in my life.
Above all - I have come to realise that, through running, I can find a true sense of satisfaction and contentment.
It has changed my life. From now on, I will always be a runner.
Without doubt, the hardest thing has been picking myself up after a Marathon and somehow, trying to physically and mentally prepare myself to do it all again in 3 or 4 weeks time.
This has been the most amazing thing, to keep bouncing back, month after month, I'm not sure whether it has been physical or mental - whichever - the fantastic support I have had through sponsorship has been the driving force. Without that, I would not be here now, talking about the last race. Thanks to all who have donated, and I can assure you the Air Ambulance has done some amazing missions over the last few weeks, and you can take pride that you helped that happen. Peoples lives have been saved due to the speed of care provided.
So here's looking forward to Number 7. I shall be having a nice jog round - my racing legs have long since been shot to bits and this will be all about completion of the Challenge. My body has been put through hell over the last six months and is well overdue a rest, so don't expect great things here folks...
....this may be the last marathon but I'm running it on my last legs!!
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