Confessions of a reluctant runner. Part 8 (addendum)

Although I had mentioned the wonderful support from my family, I neglected to pass on the inspiring words of my beautiful, wonderful, loving wife as I left that morning for the marathon.

“Go out there and do your best; and remember, if it starts to hurt – grow a pair.”

Thanks, my love, for those words of encouragement.  I was determined to return, bollocks intact, at all cost.