Here we are, another year, another challenge so thank's for reading.

This year I'm running the Marathon of the North in May and the Kielder Marathon in October to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, and I'm being generously supported by RRC Training - thank you!!

There are many reasons why - I've lost family members to cancer, have a family member currently suffering and a friend fighting for all he is worth. So here I am, begging for money off you all!

If you could please support me and my friend Alan in our efforts I would be very grateful. As of April 22nd year to date I have sweated through 86 hours of gym classes, pounded 276 miles of trails and pavements, had physio and lost a toenail! But if I can raise a few quid along the way it will be worthwhile. And I am very aware that the fact that I can even consider doing this means I am very very fortunate indeed.

Please dig deep, there are people who really need the support of Macmillan, and they in turn need us.