The atmosphere on Thursday afternoon as we all arrived was a bit tense as we all wanted to just get on with the running. But with the pleasantaries out of the way it wasnt long before banter kicked in [ ... ]

I dont like getting up early. Some people do, but there is nothing better than staying snuggled underneath the duvet and ignoring the rest of the world.

Well, after starting the race faster than intended and then slowing myself down a bit I came home at the Gloucester marathon in 3hr35min.