Lost Boy running: my pain for your pennies

Well, we are on the downhill side of the training now. I have to keep reminding myself it is not over yet. Quite a big hump to come, like how about 42km next weekend? Phew. Still, I'm feeling good. The last big training run happened last Sunday, and having a few sponsors and a cause to get in behind helps you focus on what matters, who gets the opportunities in life, and our responsibilities to live the life in support and celebration of those less lucky amongst us. So when it all gets harder than hard, you suck it up and push out a smile, take a long slow deep breathe and think about keeping on. And then do it. Thanks for the extra support you have all given, I am constantly impressed by those that find a little goodness in supporting others. From here, there's a few more short runs to keep the legs limber, and then a (hopefully) relaxed wind up to the race day on May 31 in Chch. The advice is coming thick and fast now, do this, eat that, make sure of this, etc etc. It all helps, but I fear?I may be on my own path to whatever awaits me at the end of the marathon. Glory? Pain? Grief? Elation? Piety? Most likely a colourful blend of all that. Ha!?It'll be a surprise.? But the?best part is that?a couple of charities will get the reward and that's thanks to you. Cheers.