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Here is the situation: I am 32. I ran marathons in 2010 and 2011, although “ran” would be stretching the point in the case of the first, and even the second involved a certain amount of what some may call walking. In fact, anyone would call it that. And crying, there was a bit of that too!!

Anyway, having finished my lasy one in April of last year, I gradually felt the slowing down of my body and reached a stage around 6 weeks ago where I basically ended up a couch potato letting middle age come early. That was until London 2012, which to my mind has been the single greatest event in my lifetime and the great driver in making me be more than the man I am. My aim- the Rio Olympics, and the marathon.

Outlandish? Probably!!!! But I cant think of anything I could achieve that would be more of a joy-inducer, and nothing would make me feel prouder than to represenet my country at the next games.

So this is entry 1, I am open to all suggestions as to how to approach this! I want help, I want ideas and I will not be left wanting for ridcule I am sure, but my first aim is to run 26 miles off the reel by Christmas. Then, 3 hour race by April 2013. Then its making that leap from good runner to really good club runner. From ther, i think I have got 2 years to get my time down. By all means enjoy yourselves and enjot my near-certain failure. But i hope to entertain you along the way whatever happens.

Mor Farah said in his Olympic interview that anyone can do it- its just down to grafting and hard work. Mo – I want to prove you right mate!!!

The Olympic Games has the ability to show three things. It can show how far we have all come as a society and the progress we have made over the years. On the other hand, it can demonstrate extreme parallels between what we ourselves would consider “progress” and being out of touch with the way of modern living. The final and perhaps most important aspect of the games is that it can be used as a platform to bridge the gap between inequality and equality. At games of these magnitude, sport and politics are inextricably linked. The good news is it’s not all negative and the 2012 London Olympics was no exception, with world politics at one point overshadowing the sport itself.

Although Sara Attar’s performance was at best forgettable in the women’s 800 metres, her participation heralded a historic moment for Saudi women. For the first time in its history Saudi Arabia allowed female athletes to compete in the games.

She never quite cut the figure of an outstanding athlete, and her time of 2 minutes 44.95 seconds was almost twice that taken for the other athletes to compete the race. These are mere details however, when considering the wider context and the implication of Attar’s involvement. Her modest time belies the fact that she made history as being one half of the first ever women’s team to represent Saudi Arabia.

Despite increasing globalization and the subsequent coming together of society, it is easy to forget that many people are still fighting for freedoms and rights that we ourselves take for granted. Now this does not mean that there is not a long way to go and one inclusion does not by any means indicate a level playing field. It is a however, a step in the right direction.

Many people miss the point, when they critize the athlete who was, to be honest, not up to Olympic standard. Through her modest performance, Sara Attar was doing something magnificent. In a country where women are actively discouraged from performing sport, Attar was showing her compatriots what is and could be possible. Now whether or not it is the dawning of a new age is doubtful, but perhaps in Rio 2016 we will see more Saudi women performing, who have been inspired by the benchmark set by this athlete.

Investing in a pair of Justin Cowboy Boots is what I did a few years ago. This decision came about because my employer allowed us the opportunity to wear western attire in honor of the local Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

I’ve found these boots to be very comfortable. The heels are about 1 1/2 inches. For me, I like the low heels. These boots along with other kinds of boots, whether they’re for work, dress, hunting or combat normally covers the ankles and sometimes the lower leg.

In order for me to keep my boots in good condition, I must take good care of them. Some of the things I will do to make this happen are:

If they get wet

I will not put my boots in the closet if they’re wet without stuffing them with newspaper or a cedar boot tree. This is an item I need to purchase it’s around $8.00. It keeps the toe of the boot from curling up in the front.

Before applying soap

I will make sure that my boot is not soiled heavily with mud. If they’re dusty, I’ll use a brush to knock off most of it.

Accessory Investment

I will purchase a cedar boot tree to preserve the shape of my boots.

Conditioning my boots

I will condition my boots regularly to avoid cracks. I will buy mink oil to seal in moisture for my boots.

Cowboy boots are made in two ways by machine or hand crafted. The manufactured boots are mass-produced with a lot of them in the market place. This way you are more than likely to see someone else wearing your style of boot. To get a boot hand crafted will cost more money because they are built to the requirements of the client. The boots sole and upper part is bounded together by thread. A cemented boot uses glue to link the two parts. Before this, the boot is sent to the cutting department, and the leather is treated, dyed and cut to a pattern. Afterwards the designs and features of a boot are made, and lastly; the heel and polishing are done.

I’m glad that I invested in my pair of Justin Cowboy Boots so far I’ve worn them with jeans. Next, I want to style them in a denim dress. With boots, they can be worn in various situations. That’s why purchasing a pair for work, dress, combat, hunting, or western wear will make this a nice investment.