I celebrate my 60th birthday on September 30th and can think of no better way of starting my 7th decade than by running a marathon - call it lack of imagination.  The Loch Ness run takes place on October 3rd and I think Nicola, Vanessa, and Garry, who all ran it last year, will join me in recommending it.  It's a downhill course, (overall), and the scenery is spectacular.  Entries are still open, but I would not hang about if you fancy joining me.       Terry