<p>Thanks for stopping by. For some unfathomable reason five years ago I decided it might be "fun" to complete a marathon, so entered the London Marathon.</p> <p>After 5 attempts I have a place for the 2012 Virgin London Marathon.</p> <p>I particularly wanted to get my own place rather than a charity place for fundraising reasons: -</p> <p>- I get to choose the charity/charities I want to support</p> <p>- None of the sponsorship gets lost in paying for the golden bond charity place</p> <p>I have chosen to support two charities, Oxfam and WWF. Both of which I would like to support more regularly but with finances as they are I can't - so the next best thing seems to be to torture myself so others give on my behalf!</p> <p><strong>I have not chosen these charities just to get a place in the marathon. I have my own place and have chosen these charities.</strong></p> <p>Please, if you can find a few quid to donate to WWF or Oxfam through my Just Giving pages I would be very grateful as I'm sure WWF and Oxfam would be.</p> <p>If you want to follow my progress you can at www.benmarathon.com or follow me on Twitter @bensmarathon</p> <p>Oxfam page: www.justgiving.com/bensmarathon-oxfam</p> <p>WWF page: www.justgiving.com/bensmarathon-wwf</p> <p>Ben.</p>