“I have been getting on with the rowing and basic fitness programme that Mal and I put together and have so far managed to get all the sessions in. My main complaint would be blisters on my hands but hopefully now they have formed hard pads it should become a lot easier. The weather here is creeping up to 30 degrees and is pleasant unless you are out and about working at different locations.

Mal and I are now beginning the process of organising flights and working out key timings so that we keep on schedule. We are aiming to keep all runs below 5 hours.”

Alex