EDIT: AS A THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY SPONSORED, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR A FEW MORE TO REACH THE TARGET, I HAVE LOWERED THE TARGET TIME TO 52.5 MINUTES!!!

Basically I am looking for you to sponsor me for the price of a pint! The average price of a pint in the UK is 2.57 (i know shocking isn't it!). I've used lager as the measure, because we're too young for bitter, and I don't subsribe to this new metro male cool to drink cider lark.

The added twist! (apart from me only wanting 2.57 from you!) If I don't complete the 10km run in less than 56.5 minutes then I buy you a drink to reimburse you and the charity doesn't lose out from me being a loser!!

Now as most of you will know I'm not a typical running build. Andy wilson's Dad once told me 'people like you aren't buit for running'. Obviously he was refering to the fact I am 6ft 4 and nothing else!!

i'm running for the Bobby Moore Fund, which has a link to football, and relates to research of one of the biggest cancer threats to adult males (of which I am one so I suppose this is a bit selfish!)

Thanks for looking and hope you think its a different enough idea to donate! Just have one less pint and think of me next weekend!!

I'll be using both the official race chip and my running watch to show the time and distance covered!! In the time estimate I have left out the time I'll lose because of there being 11,000 other people on the road and the fact it could be boiling hot or chucking it down!! So its higher risk for me and more chance of a free drink for you!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK 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.

So please sponsor me now!