I am running the Comrades ultra-marathon (56 mile race with a 12 hour cut-off).  It takes place in South Africa on June 3rd 2012.

http://www.comrades.com/

As part of doing the training I will also be running the Barcelona Marathon (25th March 2012), Brighton Marathon (15th April) and then a week later, the London Marathon (22nd April).

Why?  Well - it seemed like a good idea at the time....it sure is going to be an "experience" ;)

Seriously though, apart from the personal achievement, I am raising money for the British Forces Foundation. This is a superb charity that works tirelessly to boost the morale of our Britsih Force.  I am immensely proud of our forces and I hope you'll all agree that doing a little charity on their behalf is the least we can do.

So please dig deep and donate now.