This is going to hurt me a lot more than it hurts you.....

Well. First post, where to start? I wanted to write this blog for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I struggle to run. I struggle to find the time, the motivation, to stay clear of injuries. I struggle with a lot of things, including weight and lifestyle.

In a former life I was a Royal Marine. I am now the Managing Diretor of a financial organisation providing a portfolio of bespoke services to the recruitment industry. Its obvioulsy a difficult time to be in business, and the day to day grind of bulding an operation, while reacting to the uncertain and changeable nature of the economic environment is a drain on both my time and my limited mental resources! In actual fact, the workload, stress and required commitment for all involved has been intense.

I have three boys. At 12, 8 and 6 they are demanding, again of time but also emotionally. My wife, the better (by far) half of me, is a trainee doctor, currently studying for finals.

We're also renovating an old victorian house. Its taking way too long, costing way to much and although progress is now visible, its been a long 5 year slog with more than a few 'debates' along the way.

Currently at nearly 16 stone I want to record my efforts to shed the pounds and get fit again. The blog should keep me motivated........I hope.
Be good to read any comments and maybe seeing me haul my lardy arse around the countryside can motivate you as well.