<p>OK, the training started well before Christmas so now is the time to get sponsoring.</p> <p>The last March was a blast - I made new friends and found inspiration from all the other walkers on the way to Sutton, as well as marshals, pub landlords and ice cream sellers! &nbsp;Everyone is there for one thing - to help the Royal Marsden Charity.</p> <p>This year I'm still walking with friends in mind who have been helped by RM. &nbsp;Thank you for sponsoring me - it inspires me to more training and helps The Marsden as well.</p> <p>Updates: &nbsp;What a fantastic day - we couldn't have asked for better weather. &nbsp;In spite of the early hour (we got on the coach at Sutton just before 8am) &nbsp;everyone was cheerfully looking forward to a good march, whether it was a planned power walk, or a more gentle amble, and we weren't disappointed. &nbsp;Nearly twice as many walkers as last year, yet we still had elbow room and there were loads more loos this time, thank goodness. &nbsp;Great seeing all the balloons on the walkers stretched out in front of us and behind as well - loads of cars hooted; it must have been impressive to go past. &nbsp;Thanks if you've already sponsored - it really did make a difference to the training and the walk knowing that other people think it's a worthwhile cause. &nbsp;I've decided not to stop training - I shall miss it too much! &nbsp;So if you're about to donate, thank you. &nbsp;It will spur me on as well as help RM and who knows? &nbsp;I may march again next year!</p> <p>Training continues round Godalming on a Friday: &nbsp;latest was a walk to Chilworth and very steep climb up St Martha's Hill to the church on the Pilgrim's Way. &nbsp;I was very pleased to discover the bench marked "halfway point" was nearer the top than the bottom, and wondered if any other idiots had done a similar climb that Friday. &nbsp;There were in fact at least a dozen around the church, including children, and they all seemed less out of puff than I. &nbsp;Thank goodness the "March" is on the level! &nbsp;More to follow....</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &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. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>