Good morning from Louisville where it a little after 6am. Not a bad nights sleep overall however the hotel got noise at 6am and so I dragged myself down to reception on the hunt for coffee. The free coffee was already out and reception was bustling as there is a half and a full marathon starting at 7am.

Police lights outside triggered that monkey curiosity and I stepped out to take a look. There were flashing lights in all directions as the police closed the roads for the marathon. As I stood there watching the world go by I started chatting to a chap who is running the half today, he tells me there’s free beer for the runners at the finish… very civilised!

I’ve picked up an ironing board and iron from reception as everything is pretty creased after three full days crammed in a suitcase, so first orders of the day are to get ready for the day ahead and then iron a few days clothes before breakfast opens in 30 minutes time.