Andy's full review of his 2014 Spine Race is now available on his website http://bigandscaryrunning.com/#/andys-blog/4554197960/The-Spine-Race-2014-No-Margin-For-Error/7352812

Get a cup of tea and settle down for a good read!

Andy's message to the schools

One Week To Go:  

Andy’s Message To Pupils

So on Saturday I re-sit my exam. 

Last year I failed the test so this time I’ve changed 

my revision – done it different  

because I want to get a different result. 

I’ve done my homework and I’ve learned my lessons – 

I hope. 

We’ll see… 

Something big is about to happen - it’s OK to be nervous – it’s OK to be excited, and I’m 

both right now. Packing my kit, watching the weather forecast, and trying to relax and 

sleep as well as I can. 

The calm before the storm… 

Many of you are partway into your 268 mile challenge, some of you are nearly finished 

and some of you – like me - are about to start. 

There are now 13 schools and nearly 1600 pupils taking part in this Cracking The Spine 

challenge and raising money for Sport Relief: That’s incredible and YOU are part of it. 

My school visits have been very very special, and while it is impossible for me to get to 

know every one of you, I have been inspired by your own commitment, your stories and 

your achievements. I will be packing that feeling in my rucksack to use when I need a 

boost and something extra to smile about. 

I hope you enjoy following the progress of the runners on-line next week and using the 

race in some of your lessons. 

I’ll be back to see you before Sport Relief Day. 

As for next week? I commit to doing my best. 

Will that be good enough to pass the test this time? The only way to find out is to have 

the courage to start… 

Andy