Planning has begun

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Trying to squeeze 40 events into 20 months I have realised is quite a challenge in itself. Taking part in the challenges might just be the easy bit!  Not too many events run in the middle of winter which puts the pressure on adding events in the spring, summer and autumn months so I will be doing 3 events in some months. Working full time and having a brood of children - this is no easy task. Add to that I am currently seeing a physio for my hip injury and I have been out of action for months awaiting the treatment plan.... but these are all excuses and the 40 race challenge idea has been brewing for too long to NOT get on with it! Inspiration from my lovely friend Claire who was a guide for Blind Veterans UK at the London Marathon 2018 is the boost I needed to launch the idea into reality and the planning has begun in earnest. I am currently entered in four races and my friends Ash and Rachel have entered alongside me for the Wolf Run. I have a meeting planned with the CEO of Grassroots which is the incredible charity I am doing this for and this blog is finally off the ground....planning part 1 - check!

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