Counting sheep

I've slept really badly over the last few nights, and I think I can partly attribute it to a growing feeling of nervousness. The marathon is now less than three weeks away (!), and other than short runs to keep me ticking over, my training is done. I used to get worked up like this when I had important exams looming. Common sense dictates that lying awake mulling it all over doesn't help, but I can't seem to switch my brain into neutral during the small hours. I think I need to start some serious relaxation, beginning with staying in bed all day today rather than doing shopping, washing, cooking, cleaning, etc, etc...I wish! I'm also petrified of catching some evil cough/cold/sore throat or...worst of all...flu! Hubby has a very sore throat at the moment, and I'm trying to be very sympathetic while not getting within four feet of him. The thought of all this training, and then being struck with illness at the final hurdle just doesn't bear thinking about. I have decided that I'm going to put my treadmill up for sale on Ebay. It's served me well, and in the winter months when there was a blanket covering of snow, or on days when it was pouring with rain, it made all the difference. In my post-marathon existence, I fully intend to drop back down to short runs, and only when the sun is shining! As much as I've enjoyed the challenge of training, I don't think I'm built for such endurance, and I don't want to sacrifice almost my entire day off to long runs any more. It will also be quite nice to return the back room into a proper seating area rather than some kind of makeshift gym! The photography auction is going slowly, but bidding is up to £20 and there are still ten days to go. I've sent round email reminders, so hopefully more people will place a bid. I'm at almost 50% of my fundraising target, but I know there's still time and opportunity to raise more. You have been warned...I'm after your money! Every penny counts! www.justgiving.com/jasontherun