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I am a keen runner and cyclist from Pontllanfraith in South Wales who can regularly be seen clocking up the mileage around the Welsh Valleys.

In recent years I have run marathons in Snowden and London as well as half marathons in Cardiff and Llanelli and have a personal best over the marathon distance of 3 hours 2 minutes.

Last year I decided to put my running to good use in the form of raising money for charity when running the London marathon. I raised an amazing £1800 for L.A.T.C.H children’s cancer charity in Cardiff. L.A.T.C.H does some amazing work supporting children that are receiving cancer treatment.

As well as raising money for L.A.T.C.H I am also co-founder of a smaller version of the 3 Peaks Challenge. This event was organised after a friend’s Father sadly passed away following a fight with cancer. It was decided to carry on his charity work and walk 3 local mountains (Mynydd Islwyn, Machen and Twmbarlwm) annually raising money for St. David’s Foundation.

Since the London marathon in 2011 I have become a very keen cyclist and this year I have my sights on a new challenge. On Monday 25 June I will set off on a 375 mile bike ride with several colleagues from WHSmith News Group. Starting in Southampton the group will head north and aim to be in Newcastle on Friday.

I have again selected L.A.T.C.H as my chosen charity for the ride to Newcastle and have set myself a target of £2000. To donate to a superb charity and help me reach my target, please donate today. Every penny counts and families across Wales will benefit from your kindness.

 

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Please follow @MarathonChrisB for regular updates during the ride.

Many thanks for reading,

Chris (Mountain Man).