Well its Sunday night and I unfortunately had to pull out of the Wales trip to due a family problem but nonetheless, when I noted that we are down to 70 odd days till we get on an aircraft, I decided that it is really is time to take the training up a level or three! Result lying in bed feeling rather sore - plenty of squats in the gym have caused the old butt cheeks to feel a little tender! all good stuff.

I am really dissappointed not to get the opportunity to spend some QT with the team in Wales - these are the moments people will be looking back on as vital. Bring on teh two days of walking and the night in the cricket sheds in a few weeks.

The North Face gear seems to be getting ordered and delivery will be in the next few weeks --fingers crossed for no problems. It is a logistical game but one that will help take the edge of the financial commitment we ar eall going through to get on the plane. now I have to ramp up the sponsorship effort. Look out law firms!!!!