The real Katie Weston has been abducted by aliens, and in her place, a t-total exercise addict has appeared - much to the horror of most who know me, especially my husband, who now claims he is a running widow.

I am thrilled to have got hold of a place for the London Marathon this April, and will again be running for the Leonard Cheshire Team with whom I ran the great north run in 2006.   Change the way you see disability  www.CreatureDiscomforts.org

TheLondonmarathon will be a fantastic event in which to take part, and will be great training for The Comrades race next June www.comrades.com . This is a 56 mile race in South Africa.  It is a tough challenge, but one which I am wholeheartedly dedicated to achieving. If anyone is keen to come out to support then please feel free - it will make a more exciting trip for supporters thanLondon!

I would be enormously grateful for any sponsorship; your money will be going to a fantastic cause and is certainly a great motivator in encouraging me out running on these cold wet winter nights. If you can also brave the crowds to take part in the marathon support on Sunday 13^th April, your cheering will be much appreciated by me and my running companions.

I can also promise a fun party after crossing the finish line to which you are all invited.  I am now a very cheap date due to my virtually non existent drinking capacity - so the evening of the 13 April should be an amusing one; for all of you more than for me one would suspect!  For those of my friends and family who support I can also promise a running free month from the 13 April - my training kit will be locked away in the hope that the old Katie Weston re-appears for some proper drinking and debauchery with those of you who have missed her!