Hi everyone,

As some of you might have heard, I'll be running the London marathon and I need your help. I'll do the running (all 26 miles) if you promise to sponsor me a few pounds to help me along. It's as simple as that!

So long as everything goes to plan in the next few weeks, I'll run the marathon in sub four hours (3 hrs 45 mins is my target but I don't want to get carried away!) and raise a lot of money for the Art Room in the process. The Art Room is a fantastic charity that works with children to increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and independence through art and I know they'd really appreciate any support you can offer.

Just so you know, I don't plan to run any more marathons so don't hold your sponsorship back for next time!

Thanks,

Nick