Dear all,

It is with profound regret but a clear conscience that I have withdrawn from the British Olympics team. Obviously having topped the 10k trials this was not an easy decision. However I simply could not allow my achievements to be used as propaganda by the tyrannical Chinese regime.

I have yet to discover that the British 10k is a PR front for any genocidal dictatorships. Therefore I will be running it again on the 6th July and aiming to beat my time last year of 45min 43secs.

I'm running for the wonderful Mayhew Animal Home again. Not only do they care for and rehome tons of abandoned and abused animals, but they do fantastic educational work in the community. Please sponsor me and then visit www.mayhewanimalhome.org.

See below the usual small print, basically if you tick the box the Mayhew get more money for nothing - and if you don't the Government keep it. Then they will use it to subsidise arms sales to third world nations. Obviously these are not  remotely the views of the Mayhew Animal Home which is thoroughly law abiding and has no control over my warblings.

By the way, the comments box is ONLY to be used for amusing and mocking comments! Anyone posting "good luck!" will have their donation rejected. I thank you!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Mayhew Animal Home will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.