Following on from my London effort in 2007, I have decided that it is now time to venture North and take my own inimitable style of running (and if you have seen it you would not want to imitate it), to bonnie Scotland.

The best part of this whole thing is that I have managed to recruit another mug erm I mean friend to run with me - shared pain and all that. Well done Craig Hore. Unfortunately Craig is a fast runner but rest assured I will do my best to hamper his progress in any way possible.

I know we all get several of these kind of emails throughout the year, but if you can support the Anthony Nolan Trust with any form of donation - whether it be money or setting up a donor clinic at work, it is much appreciated.

If you are not aware of the Anthony Nolan Trust, it is an organisation that offers the chance of life to leukaemia sufferers, who without a lifesaving bone marrow transplant may not survive. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Anthony Nolan Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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