Better Late Than Never.

OH HAI DERE.

I can only apologise about my distinct lack of blogging. I have literally not been in front of a laptop long enough to post in weeks. Blame my Blackberry. You might be pleased to know that I have been making an actual effort to run. I have even bought some proper running trousers albeit a good four months after I should have done. My running trousers do come with quite a practical issue. The reason for buying such trousers was because I need a zip pocket so I can take my music and keys. However, when I put such belongings in my zip pocket my trousers proceed to fall down with the weight. I am yet to find a solution to this problem other than pulling them up every other minute..

After a relatively successful train journey (including the sighting of a monk, yes an actual real life monk) I am now back in Leicester. I have no access to the gym until I can join one here so I have no choice but to run. This can only be a good thing. Unfortunately, as is always the case, leaving home means saying goodbye once more. Those of you who know me know how close I am to my niece. She is my Little Miss Pickleface and being away from her is difficult to say the least. I took her to school before catching my train and astoundingly managed not to let even the smallest tear escape. Even when she whispered in my ear "don't leave me forever" as I was giving her one last cuddle. The girl knows how to play with my heart. I am going to ring her later and will no doubt hear about her latest boyfriend, who has been on time-out today, what happened at ballet and other such daily battles and dramas. Don't you wish you could be four again?

I received an email today about the half marathon saying my running pack is on its way. Eeeeek. I fail to remember a time I have ever been so nervous about anything. Quite literally terrified. My friend asked me, if I could take it back and have not signed up for it, would I? I don't regret signing up for it but I do regret not training harder throughout the summer. Unfortunately this is how I roll. I leave everything to the last minute and I don't think I will ever change. Three short weeks before the run I am finally getting focused on the actual mission. Better late than never?

I am also getting my act together and sorting out sponsors. If you would like to sponsor me my page is
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=annamarie_clare&isTeam=true
Anything you can spare will be greatly appreciated. Everything I raise is going to Bowel Cancer UK; a charity that works to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer. As much as we would like to, we cannot eliminate the disease so instead we need to give those with it the best chance of survival. This means detecting it as early as possible.

On the 9th October I will be running for Paul.

You will be hearing from me soon. Maybe even tomorrow.

Thanks for listening,

Your finally motivated friend.