A daunting prospect

With only three months to go until the trek, I need to get moving on my second fundraising event and am still really keen on organising a music gig in the summer. A Facebook appeal and some drunken conversations in pubs with more musically connected mates ensued, and a plan is slowly starting to emerge.

Jack, one of my friend's little brothers ( yes, I remember him in short shorts when we were all at school!), is a part time music promoter and DJ and has just generously given up an evening to give me a crash course in promoting an event, and all for the price of a beer. What a star. He's even offered to do some detective work in potential venues for me over the weekend.

So now it's a case of trying to organise acts, venues and dates, with about a two week window if I want a July event date. It's terrifying but exhilarating at the same time. If I can pull it off it could be so much fun, and be a fantastic fundraiser... on the other hand, there's still a very long way to go. So if anyone knows a good band, DJ or venue, let me know.

Training-wise, I did sign up for the Mac 10k, so I've got about 7 weeks to prepare for a really, really long run. And it started so well; two runs in the week, a three mile run at the weekend.. well that was last weekend. This weekend the planned four mile run was replaced by a leftover Easter Creme Egg and a lazy Bank Holiday lunch... oops. Must try harder.