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Sparky, well done! Training for a marathon is serious business. After all, you don't want to be underprepared, but when all's said and done it's the improvements you notice en route to the day that makes it 'enjoyable' or 'worthwhile' whichever word you prefer :0).
At least, that's how I remember them but I have no problem claiming insanity after the fact :-). The first time I managed to run 22 miles as prep, I was so chuffed! Selective memory removed the aching legs, griping stomach, annoying peds, traffic lights, cold and/or rain.
It'll be interesting to see if you lose much weight whilst training. I lost 1/2 stone for my first, a few pounds for my second and third. I didn't have much appetite whilst training for the third either so had to force myself to eat afterwards. Lost bodyfat though and was always cold, not that there's much of me anyway.