Well I went for another 2 mile run the other day, after first spending an hour at my parents house shifting the heaviest kitchen worktop in the world and generally moving heavy stuff around.

 Truth be told - I wasn’t that tired! I managed an entire mile on the way back without stopping to walk at all; This can only mean one thing - my fitness level is increasing, and this will hopefully become an exponential growth over the next four weeks.

I played tennis again last night - winning 2 sets to love against Joel which was good fun. The result doesnt really tell the story - Joel and I are pretty evenly matched most times, and both sets were neck and neck for 5 games or so.

To give you a summary - tough guy challenge consists of 6 miles of cross country running, followed by four miles of assault course (which will involve queuing and other rests of that sort). Not easy. But not unachievable most importantly. The next step is in two weeks or so time when I will be running round virginia water (4 miles!) without stopping to walk or rest. I’m going with my brother so we can push each other, and neither of us can cheat!

I’m also buying shoes soon with help from mr Mark of Hastings, which will need to be worn in - all I need after that is a pair of cycling shorts, short running shorts and a running vest (emblazoned with my usual bling of course).

What I’m trying to say is - I AM serious about this and I WILL post a picture of me with my HARD earned medal on this website. I will.

2 months to go - pray for me.