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<p><strong>On Wednesday 16<sup>th</sup> March</strong>, by some strange quirk of fate, I will turn 40... (no, really, it’s true...)</p>
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<p><strong>On Sunday 17<sup>th </sup>April</strong>, I will be running the London Marathon to raise funds for AGE UK...</p>
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<p><strong>NO</strong>, these events are not connected.</p>
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<p>And so I come with begging bowl to ask you for a few modest shekels to help a good cause (in fact a great cause, have a look <a href="http://www.ageuk.org.uk/">http://www.ageuk.org.uk/</a> ) and, let’s face it, you’re going to need their help one day too... you’re not getting any younger either.</p>
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<p>Here’s another great Scot to tell you about their good work.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zdLYKqJ1m4&feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zdLYKqJ1m4&feature=player_embedded</a></p>
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<p>To get the ball rolling, I’d like to encourage those sitting in the dear seats (yes, this means you...) to stump up some decent sums. Once we hit £500, I’ll double it to get us to the grand.</p>
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<p>My running buddies will know that this year is my big push for a sub-4 hour marathon. I’m running my legs down to bloody stumps; all you need to do is spend 2 minutes sponsoring me – easy !</p>
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<p>And don’t forget to do the Gift Aid gubbins if you’re in the UK and we'll get some tax back from those nice fellows at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.</p>
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<p>I look forward to the abusive messages from the usual suspects !</p>