Having just completed the Masterton marathon in October 2012, forms came out inviting two Wellington resident marathon runners to apply for the role of Wellington Ambassadors to Sakai City.  I made it through to the panel interview and then to the draw where the Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown pulled out both Stephen Day’s and my name.  My coach, Chris Speakman, prepared a 12-week training programme for me to follow over the summer months in preparation for a winter marathon!  Fortunately I persuaded a friend to train for the New Plymouth marathon so I had a training partner.