My friends think I am a bit Mad.

[Realfoodieclub]

I sent an email round to a load of my mates this morning wondering if they would like to train to do this with me next year (2018). The general opinion that came back was that I am as mad as a hatter and will probably be on my own if I want to do it.

My thinking is that I need a carrot to get me motivated and I will not be fit enough this year but in 14 months time I should be if I work at it and I think this is achievable. I have been warned by the physio, it is use or lose it scenario as far as core and upper body goes at my age after a major op, so I am determined I'm not going to lose it but have been looking for a suitable carrot and I think this is it.

I think I will really worry if you all think I'm mad too 😀.

ratrace.com/londonratrace/

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Well - there is chocolate at the end!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to ancientrunner]

Exactly, that has to be a plus hasn't it! 😀🍫🍫🍫

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Oh! I've just come across these guys! They do a barrel race at they end of July... booze is involved and you can run it in teams. Maybe your mates would be more interested in that?

ratrace.com/barreloflaps/

It's pretty pricey though.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Hehe knowing my mates they might like that one better. Your right it is pricey but I've paid for my HM in March next year already and if I only pay for one event next year I can save for it and pay February so I will only have to put 6 months of £10 away and have a break for xmas. 😀😀😀.

[sarah469 Graduate10]

Go for it!!! I almost entered something like this (Rough Runner) but got a bit freaked out registering when it started talking about injury, paralysis and risk of death. But that's just me and my paranoia! It looks like a good laugh and a great adventure to work towards/use as a carrot X

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to sarah469]

I think I might freak out with a start like that too. My main aim for the next 12 months is to learn to do an unaided pull up. So this will help keep me motivated 😀.

[poppypug Graduate10]

Wow !! That looks amazing , I would say go for it , I think you are more than capable of this with your previous form of strength training / body building / swimming , I certainly think you could do it !

Although it is my dream to live by the sea, I am a rubbish swimmer and anything involving water would scare the bejaysus out of me to be honest ! Fair play to you for considering giving it a go xxx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

I love the water but I do like the fact they test the water on the day to make sure it's safe 😳😳😳😳. That's the Thames for you. One person said to me today "at your age". Well that's just a red rag to a bull I'm afraid. 😀.

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Ah I knew you would take no notice of the gloom- mongerers T .

I'm sure that will spur you on . Maybe its pure and simple jealousy ? xxx

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Sounds fun! But maybe just a little bit mad

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Just like me 😀

[runningnearbeirut Graduate10]

Looks absolutely crazy but a lot of fun. Beyond me because I have such weak arms and trying unsuccessfully to get over those obstacles would make me laugh which would make my arms even weaker...

.... but a great target for you to aim for if you're looking for a challenge. And the chocolate at the end has got to be more incentive than a carrot

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to runningnearbeirut]

My body has lost so much tone in three months, I think that's why I want to set the bar a bit high. I still keep thinking is it for the younger ones then thinking Noooooo, I can do it 😀.

[PippiRuns]

Definitely mad, but aren't we all.

I would hate the water parts, but the rest sounds like great fun. Go for it!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to PippiRuns]

My lovely Mum always used to say my madness was part of my great personality hehe but then she was very biased. 😀. I think it will be fun training for it, doing it I think I will spend the time wondering why, but I do with most of my events anyway and I always love the feeling as I cross the finish line 😀.

[Tomas Graduate10]

Looks like equal parts fun and madness. Go for it!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate10 in reply to Tomas]

I think I'm going to, it excites me and that always a good indicator of things to do in life 😀.