Another early start this morning, I was on the treadmill by the ridiculous time of 6.30am! Also had an hour in the gym on the step machine, treadmill and weights. My arms still felt tired after last night's session, the underneath of them are sore even to touch!

I know no pain, no gain and I've been told it will stop aching the more I do it and get used to it. I'm not so sure, though. The race is 7 weeks today, the time is absolutely flying by. So excited about it now, despite a few nerves. Looking at photos of last year's race makes me even more anxious to get out there!

Last year's winner Orna Madden on Prince Picasso

Another BIG thank you to Jeremy Harridge and his lovely mum, Margaret and Judith Gilder from Hooper Bolton Jewellers (www.hooperbolton.co.uk) for their donations, I really appreciate it!