Happy New Year !

mmmmmmmm.......for those that know me well will understand the blog never got updated after the November Business Awards Dinner that was the start of many late nights in December ! With all the doom and gloom around and projected for 2009 I thought I,friends and business colleagues had to enjoy what was left of the year ! 2008 was a tough year....2009 will be even tougher .....business, Marathon training......oh yes, and turning 40 in March ! Happy New Year to you....lets have a good one !

The company Christmas Party went smoothly for a change.....no misbehaviour I am currently aware of ??? and then Michael 'Lucky' Harley Junior winning £ 300.00 at the Casino.....I'm looking forward to his generous Marathon donation ! ( I'll thank you now Michael...no pressure ! )

My 2 year old daughter made me smile all Christmas...when Father Christmas asked what she wanted at the local Grotto, Isabelle answered 'a biscuit and a mushroom please'......I'm sure next year will be different !

On donations I'm 40 in March and will be asking for NO PRESENTS....Yes, NO PRESENTS BUT we would like donations.....lots of them.....for the Marathon Charities Lisa and I are running for.

Just to recap.....the nurses at Cynthia and Bury Hospice for helping my Mum and 1000's of others fight cancer in difficult months,days and hours and the emotional support they still give my father ( and many like them ). In addition, MKSNAP, giving opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities....they were ALL an inspiration, we left grateful for there time and our lot.....we have an opportunity to change what we have where many can't ! Hence why they need our support...financial, YES, but equally you may be able to give time ? to this and similar Charities.

Make the time and go to MKSNAP or a similar charity......they also offer some business services....you will leave inspired, motivated and may be able to give them some business or/and your time !

Side note...Congratulations to great friends, Sharon and Duncan, married at Fawsley Hall on the 30th December.....great day/night/party and no hangover......have a wonderful life together Mr & Mrs Brebner !

Oh yes, training.....I've done a run a week for the last 5 weeks......upto 3 miles on a good day.....just had my last takeaway curry and beer before the REAL training, no alcohol and diet begins tomorrow !

I am just over 15 stone, have a 1 pack and need to lose weight.....I have read my Marathon magazine and clearly understand the scale of the Challenge ahead......tomorrow my training and diet begins.

Objective 1 - 13 stone by March 10th - my 40th Birthday !
Objective 2 - no alcohol until 27th April ! ( 1 stag party and 40th birthday during this time ).....in my mind I am postponing 40th celebrations until I achieve the Marathon on April 26th !
Objective 3 - complete the Marathon with Lisa in less than 4 hours 30 minutes.

Happy New Year again......hopefully I'll improve my blogging frequency !