We are now in Moscow and have just had lunch.
The flight over was relaxed and calming, as only BA can be, and immigration was friendly enough so now we are doing some serious hat watching at the airport. I am determined to trade the contents of my pockets for a new hat or two on this trip which Trevor seems slightly horrified about.
On a personal note I am raising a glass of mineral water to the memory of my father who would have celebrated his birthday last week. It seems like eons ago when I took up a pair of running shoes when he was first ill and I can not believe that it has lead me to a café in Moscow with Trevor.
I am sure Trevor cannot believe it either but here we are, one red-eye flight away from Siberia and a cheeky marathon along the ice.
I cant wait now to get there, to get my running shoes on and to get out running. I have not been for a decent run for what seems like a long time now so I have plenty to think about. However, I plan to let myself be absorbed by the experience, soak up the beauty and enjoy every moment of the race.
I just hope that this running lark does not become habit forming.
Sunday, March 4th, 2012, Philip and Trevor will be running across the frozen ice surface of the world’s largest, oldest and deepest lake, Lake Baikal in Siberia. It's generally considered one of the 10 toughest marathons in the world. Philip and Trevor are running in support of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, a charity offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.
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