Gabby Thorpe

In October 2015 I am starting the Amsterdam Marathon...we will see if I make it to the end!

I've always wanted to run a marathon, ever since watching the London Marathon on TV as a child. I've done a few half marathons now and I decided it's time to step it up. However, the London Marathon does not work around fit well around my winter work load/wine and cheese consumption. So I picked Amsterdam as it gives me plenty of time for training over the summer. Until a few days ago, I was thinking this would be my last long distance run, but I was chatting to a friend the other night who has signed up for the New York Marathon in November. After a few beers, we discussed doing one of the wine marathons in 2016 - this means 26 miles with 23 or so vineyard stops. We sealed a deal by means of a firm handshake, if we both finish our runs this year, then Loire Valley here we come...so this could be a 2 year training regime.....