MARATHON DEBUT CONFIRMED FOR MIKE GARRETT AFTER ROLLER COASTER YEAR

Mike Garrett is pictured above (ML), totally wrecked, after the Peel to Douglas run.  He then had a good summer in the handicap races before building up through the autumn for his London Marathon debut with a number of long runs and endurance based interval sessions.

Then in February his old back injuries came back to haunt him. He missed the Manx Harriers 10km, the Castletown Health Store 20 miles and the final round of the Manx Gas Cross Country League and looked destined to be watching from the sidelines in London.

But in the nick of time, his pyschio got him back on the road and he appears to have recovered his form. The winner in Peel recently he also had a fine run in 25th position in the Easter Festival road race.

Whilst his preparations have been like a yo-yo, so has his Mother's health.  Diagnosed with cancer last year, she had a successful operation and is now undergoing regular treatment in Liverpool as part of her recovery.

Mike is running in London to raise funds for Manx Cancer Help.  If you would like to help him to help others then please pledge your cash.