I finished! Completed in 4:13:22.

Thank you to everybody who made a donation to Dementia UK and helped support me in my first marathon!

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I am running the Paris Marathon on April 11th, which is now just over a week away. It might seem like I've just decided to do this, but don't worry I've been training since last year. I've even given up the booze. 
 
I am running in aid of Dementia UK. This is a charity close to my heart and which many of you helped support when I did my first 10km race in 2008. At the time my grandfather was suffering from vascular dementia and whilst he was fortunate to receive great support and care, lots of people suffering from dementia and Alzheimers are not . He died later on that year and it is in honour of him that I'd like to continue to promote the good work of this small charity. 
 
Training has been tough not least because I injured my leg earlier this year (hence holding off on the fundraising) but with help from Elaine at the Abbey Clinic I am all mended and my legs shouldn't fall off. 
 
I will be pounding the Parisian roads with my brother-in-law Jim and good friend Jack. My family, Carter, Katie, Nick, Viv and Nicky along with various other miscreants will be there to cheer me along/toast me from the sidelines. I'm so grateful for their support.

If you can spare anything to help me raise money and support this charity then please hit Donate Now and I'll let you know how I get on!

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