Faster Pasta

So, it's Liversedge Half tomorrow and we've just enjoyed our traditional pre-race carb-up, which tonight consisted of serano ham and hazelnut tagliatelle with garlic bread. Yeah, I have no idea what it is and wish it'd been spag bol too. Pudding was a tube of Smarties - I am hoping they have the answer, as they claim in the old TV ad!

I have to say I'm a little daunted about tomorrow. My recollection of last year's race is not a happy one, due in part to the fact that I was not on the best form, but also because it's tough as owt!

In particular, the climb back from Bailiff Bridge, up the aptly named "hill from hell", is a total beast. I very nearly coughed up a hip at the top last year.

To make matters worse, my legs are feeling sore and I keep getting phantom twinges at the top of my left thigh. However I'm sure it'll all be forgotten by the time I line up at the start tomorrow!

Basically, I'm being a bit of a wimp and I need to man up and attack this race tomorrow!

Strength and honour!