Yep, not the wisest decision...  42km / 26 miles with nowhere near enough training.

But all for a good cause.   I am running for Operation Christmas Child, which (for lack of better description) is a fully owned and operated charity of Samaritan's Purse -- presents for kids in the developing world at Christmas and the New York Marathon is thus very timely.  I picked this charity as a close friend of mine is very active with it and have heard accounts first hand of what great work and real joy they bring to the children.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/ 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please be generous and think of my suffering during those many hours. 

I have it on good authority that this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also apparently the most efficient way to sponsor me: Samaritan's Purse will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me. It will mean a lot.