So at last the race is underway. The race began after a minute of silence with the race founder, Sri Chinmoy. Very humid conditions in the early morning and the day got hotter and hotter.… 

It seems to be the case that whenever I step outside of the normal routine something appears to warp time. Either it speeds up and it seems almost impossible to get things done or time… 

So, in addition to text I think I will be able to post a little mp3 file of life on the road. I don’t know how interesting this will be but after a few days… 

Yesterday I ran my last long run, some 17 miles The temperature was relatively hot and humid and 30 degrees warmer than it had been last week. This sudden increase in temperature makes things a… 

It seems pretty obvious from the start that the feet are going to take a battering of serious proportions and most people can relate to the odd blister, but few people can imagine what 3100… 

There are many things that need to be done before the race starts and this last two weks will be filled with preparations to ensure that I have clear and direct access to my bed.… 

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