The road is getting swifter

WHAT is more frightening than competing in the Flora London Marathon writes Alex Wellman?
Sitting on your behind eating a packet of crisps realising there is little more than 10 weeks until you have to run it.
This was the reality that dawned on me as I watched the England rugby team capitulate in a manner not seen since I attempted a five-mile run two years ago.
It did make me think though. If a lot can happen in 40 minutes then a great deal more can happen in 10 weeks.
Cannons Health Club of Brondesbury Park came to my rescue offering to show me the errors of my ways.
The club, in Sidmouth Road, had been reading the Times’ marathon coverage with interest and in a push to help us finish in as good a time as possible offered their professional assistance.
To say it was a welcome offer was an understatement having spent the winter pounding the freezing streets of North London.
A sterling session with personal trainer Jayson soon had me up and running, pumping leg presses and lunging to the floor.
A complete training programme was soon formulated for my colleagues and I and the benefits of professional training have been immeasurable
Hardcore training has not been forgotten either.
Boxing gloves have been strapped tighter and punchbags hit harder in the challenge to complete the Flora London Marathon.
The road is getting swifter under my feet and the lungs expanding further.
In 10 weeks time the Flora London Marathon will be dust.
For more information on Cannons Health Club go to www.cannons.co.uk/our-clubs/brondesbury-park