In reply to The New NickB:
> I hope things work out.
> No doubt you have been keeping fit (you bought a bike, didn't you?) but there is no substitute for running fitness, the first few weeks will feel hard.
I did buy a bike although that gave me ITB problems (and there's just no substitute for having a good run - biking doesnt come close) so when I'm fit again I will have to sort out the pedals on the bike otherwise it will be a fat waste of wonga.