Day 13: Edinburgh to Carnwath

  I arrive early into Edinburgh and met with fluttering shadows and occasional warm fingers of early sunrise that are playing in and around the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. I meet with a lovely person called Alison. She is a reporter from British Forces...

Gavin’s Interview with BFBS Scotland

Late last week Gavin spoke with BFBS Scotland DJ Mark McKenzie about the challenge, the people it will go to help and his struggles along the way.   Click here to listen: http://www.icanandiwill.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/BFBS-Interview-cut.mp3   The...

Day 12: Coatbridge to Edinburgh

  So its Saturday and up early! Potions-lotions-pills-mutterings to the gods- stretching-groaning and losing my mind several times ( uuurrrr no comments please!!) Also up revamping a few things on my wheel chair and for ‘Bessie’. She now has a cheery...

Day 11: Glasgow

  So I decided to run the whole marathon within Glasgow itself. It all makes obvious sense. Having had a previous night of trying to treat my injuries the R.I.C.E way I left, sadly, no better. As I write this blog I’m laying in an ice bath. It’s all...