I am up to 36 miles per week with a 16 mile long run. All advice gratefully received! I pondered Tessa's advice 'run like a pixie' as I ran for 2.5 hours in a gale force wind at the weekend. Tessa, how do you run like a pixie? I think I probably run more like a toddler!

I am raising money for MacMillan Nurses, the charity chosen by Oliver who goes to the school where I work and has brain cancer. MacMillan Nurses are not just helping Oliver but have also come into school to help his friends and teachers understand what he is going through.

I would just like to thank all those who work so hard for the club: the run lists, the training ideas, this web site, social events, etc, etc. I am very grateful. All this enables someone like me (not very confident and rather quiet!) to trot happily along in everyones' wake! Also led to me knocking 20 minutes off my previous half marathon time at the Brass Mankey!!!! Thank you.

Is anyone else doing the Brass Monkey on Sunday? I'm scared!!! Have never blogged before either!