Every January I always do a 30 day trial of a new years resolution with an intent to stick to it after that if the effects are great. This year I decided that the goal needs to be much bigger, it also needs to be something that can affect others as well as myself and it also needs to be measurable so that you and I can track my success or failure.

I can announce that my colleagues and I have decided that we are going to take part in a 1/2 marathon on May 9th 2010 at Leeds, UK. The route is 13.6 miles in length and is classed as a hilly route. I have set the target of doing it in under 2 hours.

Route of Marathon

Firstly I would like to say that this is my first attempt at anything like this. I am not a runner in any way and the only real cardio I have completed in the last 3 months is 7-a-side football once a week on a Thursday night with friends.

I see this as a win/win situation for everyone involved if I manage to pull this off for a number of reasons detailed below:

I will be documenting my entire training program.

I will be documenting my entire eating plan.

I will be documenting my research into the subject.

I will be keeping a photo log.

All this information and knowledge will be documented on this site and given to you free of charge.

One thing I have learned in my life is that when you make a goal so public for all to see, it gives you motivation to succeed. On those days when you really can’t be bothered to train, you think of all the people your letting down and it spurs you on. It’s like 100 people chanting you on constantly.

My progress will not be 100% perfect, I just want to clear that up right away. I will be having the odd night out, the odd meal that is not exactly nutritionally sound, however this will all be planned for as I am not a robot and need to live and create a life balance.

It also gives me a great sense of pride to inform you that I will be accepting sponsorship donations which will be donated to the Stroke Association. Donations will be accepted in person or you can make them using any of the major credit/debit cards via the paypal system which is of course as secure as it gets. Anyone donating will have a mention on the donations wall (unless they opt to remain anonymous).

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