A day of rest.....

It was another stunning day. We've been very fortunate these last few weeks. No snow, dry weather albeit cold.

The best thing was it was a day off. Rest is really important. 4 weeks today we start the race. I feel ready, I know that the Bigman is ready for the tough challenge that lies ahead.

We chatted about the route tonight. If you get a chance go and have look at the website and have a look at what we are in for. It's going to be tough, hot and painful - I can't wait!

I would say that my body is feeling the pain now. But as they say pain is temporary. Our goal is to finish. It doesn't matter where we finish as long as we finish.

We'll do it and the knowledge that people have sponsored our trip will give it focus and help push when times get tough.

The journey to date has been good fun and although the training regime has been tough it has been great because of the posse support network. Fantastic friends have been found and the support has been amazing.

A new week begins. I will go reasonably hard this week and next before starting the taper in a couple of weeks time.

The final countdown clock is truly ticking!