After ballooning up to over 22st I've decided drastic action is required so i've entered the Marathon des Sables in 2009.

The Marathon des Sables is a 150 mile foot race accross the Sahara in Southern Morocco. Competitors have to carry all their own equipment (including food, sleeping bags and daily water rations), over 6 stages of varying lengths from 10 miles to 50 miles, in temperatures varying from 45degC to -5degC.

Hopefully with this hanging over my head, and the potential of a painful death, it might give me the kick in the arse I need to get in shape!!

Keep up to date with my progress at www.mattruns.com

I am running for Yorkshire Cancer Research as everyone is touched by cancer in some form, and with their reserch carried out regionally in Yorkshire they are helping fight cancer internationally.

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Many thanks for your support.