I have never been one for running. In fact the last half Marathon I did was back in 1992 where I stopped for a cigarette half way through and came joint last, having walked the rest of the way.

So as I hit my midlife crisis head on, I have decided to set myself a challenge. On January 1st 2010, I said to myself “ How about a Marathon ... the Rotorua Marathon” . 

So here it is my journal and blog of getting to Rotorua. Feel free to follow me on Twitter at the side. My training will appear live as I do it. I hpoe some of you do the runs, or just watch my progression, or just have a laugh at my expense. Feel free to add comments suggestions or hints on how to do a Marathon in my blog.

So... scroll down below... and off you go.