The first (and probably only) contribution from Malcolm:

That tall woman told me I'd got to write something on the blog, to which I responded with considerable enthusiasm (not). When we first embarked on this ludicrous venture it was with a good deal of excitement and a certain amount of trepidation. With two weeks to go the excitement remains but I'm pleased to say the trepidation has gone. Unfortunately it has been replaced by blind terror. No-one in their right mind would do this; which is probably all that needs to be said. Running all that way would be hard enough in itself, without having to wear this straight-jacket. Hey-ho, time for my medication.