<p>I'm doing the TW half on 26 February 2012, my first ever half marathon, for Age UK.</p> <p>It's a race against the clock as I try to break the 2-hour barrier around what looks like the hilliest 13.1 mile route the race officials could find. Bearing in mind that a little while ago I was about as fit as a Christmas pudding, I hope you'll be flabbergasted enough to donate a bit of cash.</p> <p>More details about the race can be found here: http://www.twharriers.org.uk/racing/tw_half_marathon - by all means come and spectate from the sidelines. I'll just be a puce-faced ginger blur when I go past (at tremendous speed, needless to say), but would appreciate hearty bellows of encouragement.</p> <p>I'm aiming for a fairly modest &pound;10 per mile total fundraising to begin with (as I'm new to this whole running-for-charity malarkey). Many of you know I used to work with the elderley, and Age UK is a cause in which I very much believe. The more we can raise together, the better.&nbsp;</p> <p>Info about donating:</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.</p>