On Sunday 8th June 2008 I ate a banana and an amazing transformation took place...

...I became Bananaman and ran 10km from Warwick Castle to Kenilworth Castle as part of the Two Castles Run in 48 minutes and 1 second.

Why Bananaman?  I was raising money for Diabetes UK and paying tribute to one of the best cartoons of the 1980s at the same time.  What could be better?  The comedy costume even appeared in the Coventry Telegraph (see picture).

Please dig deep and sponsor me online if you can.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Diabetes UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Although the race is done you can still sponsor me now if you like - I'm only a bit away from the target I was hoping for.

Many thanks for your support.

Mr Beckham