<p>So, long story short, I went mad and decided to roller skate a marathon. On the 14th August 2011, a hundred wheeled people and I will be hurtling 26 miles around Goodwood motor racing circuit in Sussex.</p> <p>Come and watch me. I promise hilarity.</p> <p>As well as raising hilarity, I will also be raising <em>money</em> for <strong>Sense About Science. </strong></p> <p><strong>Sense About Science</strong> is an independent charitable trust promoting good science and evidence in public debates. They do this by promoting respect for evidence and by urging scientists to engage actively with a wide range of groups, particularly when debates are controversial or difficult.</p> <p>They work with scientists to:</p> <ul> <li>respond to inaccuracies in public claims about science, medicine, and technology</li> <li>promote the benefits of scientific research to the public</li> <li>help those who need expert help contact scientists about issues of importance</li> <li>brief non-specialists on scientific developments and practices</li> </ul> <p>One day, the world might fail you, and you'll be glad that science was there.</p> <p>Thank you.</p>