<p>Christ. I didn't think the NDCS would remember I said last year I would do the marathon for them. It's really going to happen, can I do it? I'm a footballer, yes, I can run, but a marathon? It's for the likes of skinny blokes who can run for miles in the searing heat (think Ethopian runners), not a big burly bloke like me who likes to raid the fridge when I can and run a few miles in a football match every week......</p> <p>How the hell am I going to train? For starters, I have joined a running club. They'll be pleased as punch to see a bloke like me turn up in my running gear. I'm a PE teacher too, surely I should know all about being prepared for a marathon... no sniggering at the back please.</p> <p>And on top of all that I need to raise 2k. Honestly, I just want to give up right now!</p> <p>But I am going to do it. If Ben Palmer can do it, surely, I can. Come on! The bloke went on a bender the week before the marathon, if he can survive that, surely I will be able to get myself over the finishing line too, and maybe beat some Ethopian runners? OK, wishful thinking.</p> <p>I'm hoping to organise some fundraising event up to the marathon, but in the meantime if you have a few pennies to spare I'd love it if you could donate.</p> <p>The wife is going to come up with some suggestions on what to wear if I raise a certain amount. I'm beginning to regret this completely.</p> <p>Ollie</p>