182.2 - 187 miles Sponsored by Matt L

A slow and steady 4.8 miles recovery run tonight, trying to shake off a few little niggles before my long 17 miler in the morning.

Thanks to Matt L for his kind sponsorship of this run in support of Hospice UK.

174.2 - 182.2 miles Sponsored by the Barrios Family and Matt L

A pre school show, 8 mile steady run along Sheffield's canal paths; perfect running - no hills!

Thanks to the Barrios family and Matt L for sponsoring this run in support of Hospice UK.

168.7 - 174.2 miles Sponsored by The Barrios Family

A 5.5 miles tempo run this morning with 5 miles 30 seconds (ish!) faster than marathon pace. Hard work but another one that I felt my fitness improving.

Thanks to the Barrios family for the generous sponsorship of this run in aid of Hospice UK.

158.7 - 168.7 miles Sponsored by The Statons and Maradona Barrios!

10 miles tonight with the middle 8 miles at my target marathon pace of 7:30/mile. Although it is by no means easy at this pace, it is certainly easier than a few weeks ago. Although I'm not wearing a heart rate monitor for my runs at the moment, my breathing and heart rate remained fairly relaxed throughout the run and has got me starting to think that a 3hr15min might just be acheivable.

Thanks to the amazing Statons and Maradona (AKA The Barrios family) for their kind sponsorship of this run in aid of Hospice UK.

Fundraising has now reached £721.80, and particular thanks goes to the members of Bramley Brass who's members were so generous at the weekend.

A reminder that you can sponsor a mile and have your name on the Mile Sponsor's Roll of Honour by donating at www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevetrotter

142.7 - 158.7 miles Sponsored by The Statons

An early start this morning after a long week of Panto and lots of late nights.  A 16 mile round trip to Sheffield and back and a test of two possible routes for me to run into work at some point this week.  I managed to keep the running fairly relaxed and at my planned steady pace.  Did feel too bad at all by the end of the run, definitely feeling the benefit of the increased distance of the challenge.

132.2 - 142.7 miles Sponsored by The Longdens and The Statons

A bit of an adventure run this afternoon. With my school closing due to snow I took advantage of the conditions and got myself out on the trails for 10.5 miles of cold, wet, sludgy fun! Not sure my legs appreciated the snow though as they quickly became quite heavy, but my knees certainly enjoyed the extra cushioning from the snow which my trail shoes lack.

Thanks to The Statons and The Longdens for their kind sponsorship of this run in aid of Hospice UK. I've reach £545.45 in sponsorship so far and hoping I can reach the £600 mark by the end of January.

If you would like to sponsor mile please pledge your support at www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevetrotter

123.2 - 132.2 miles - Sponsored by The Longdens

A 5:30am get up this morning and out the door for 5:50am for a 9 mile pyramid session. This involved gradually increasing my pace between miles 1 and 4, then gradual easing down from miles 5 to 9.  Although It was a tough run, particularly at that time of the morning, I managed to dig in and stayed within my target paces.

Thanks again to the Longdens who have kindly sponsored this run in support of Hospice UK

Can I run a mile for you? For each £1 that is pledged I will run a mile in your honour (check out the Mile Sponsors' Roll of Honour and pledge your support here. www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevetrotter