My first half marathon
This is my first big run, my first half marathon… I must be crazy!
But take a look at my inspiration:

Two long legs
I was given two long legs when I was 12. I was quite pleased initially, but have yet to put them to good use in a decent long distance run. So I decided to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon for brainstrust a charity very close to my heart.

Follow the ups and downs on my training blog

My fiancée Meg
Meg, my beautiful fiancée, has survived a brain tumour. She has had the all clear ever since her eight hour operation by Prof. Peter Black at Children’s Hospital, Boston in June last year. She is a amazing inspiration, for me, her friends and family, and the thousands of people who have heard her story. I am so lucky to be part of her life and to witness her magic first-hand every day. Although it makes the small challenge of 13 miles seem trivial, I’m going to do my very best!

Read our blog about Meg’s trip to Boston

brainstrust
I am really proud to be part of this proactive young charity. Already we are supporting over 80 brain tumour patients and their families, giving them the advice they so dearly need when they receive the diagnosis. We are also supporting a few patients whose search for treatment is, like Meg, leading them to Boston. We are committed to building a centre of excellence in the UK that will update treatment, improve care and ultimately save lives.

Find out more this wonderful charity

Can I do it 2 hours?
You're probably thinking that two long legs have got to be an advantage on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. I hope you're right! So I'm going to raise the stakes and aim to get round the 13 miles in 2 hours.


With your help I'd love to raise £2,000 for brainstrust to help other brain tumour patients like Meg find the treatment they need.

So please sponsor my two long legs today!


Many thanks,
Josh


P.S. Justgiving is great - it's quick and easy and your sponsorship will go straight to brainstrust. Justigiving will also add 28% Gift Aid to your sponsorship if you're a UK taxpayer, making your donation go further.