And after a few laps round the park feels that's just about the right number

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. It's happening again.

I'm beginning to get that panicky 'I am no where near ready' feeling.

The good news is that my ankle seems to be ok and last week I valiantly attempted a few laps around Blondin Park.

The bad news is that I know exactly how far 13.1 miles is and I can remember what it felt like last year - I reckon my body is still in shock.

Now as you have probably gathered I don't consider myself a runner at all. I run only when I really have to - which is generally never....

For some reason (I blame those EHM organisers) I am going to attempt the Ealing Half Marathon for a third time. I could have said no of course, but I'm not one to give in easily so here I go again.

As time ticks on, my race number has now appeared eek! (it's 218 if you want to shout words of encouragement on the day) I am ever so slightly - ok scrub that - totally worried.

I should have started a good training plan a few months ago, but being in denial about the whole thing I didn't.

So now I have a few weeks to get fit enough to get round the course. Can I do it?

Hope your training is going well - and please do let me know any top tips to keep going when you basically just want to stop and have a cup of tea.

Annemarie Flanagan

4th September 2014