SIGNING OFF

Well as anyone in the know knows, I didn't do Barcelona and pulled out of the RAI after a day.

Firstly many congrats to Johnny, Shaun and Henry who finished the job off under extremely difficult conditions. Trojan effort by all. Also I realise the importance of a good support crew - the guys headed by Jason were fantastic and the driving of Mr. Feeley was an endurance test in itself.

Got the medal from Shaun - thanked him but still feel I hadn't earned it. Will be back one day, u can be sure of that!

Since then I have done nothing. Absolutely nothing. Feeling unfit, bloated and generally out of shape. On my one and only swim in the last three months I couldn't keep up with Ed in the pool (no disrespect intended Mr. McEntee). Can't even run 10 min miles at moment.

Weighing in at 16st 4lbs. My heaviest in a long long time. Actually have only 2 pair of trousers that fit me now.

Austria 2010 is on the list, and my hopes of getting a good time are already hampered by weight and a total lack of fitness. In general things are looking bleak and I think I mighn't be able for it.

But sitting here eating my 6 jam tarts after my Big Mac Meal and 6 nuggets (it stops here!!!), I am strangely motivated to start tomorrow on the road to austria and................................







Smashing The Walsh Wonder.

p.s. www.austria2010.blogspot.com if u are interested.