Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. It was time for a new challenge and what better way to start the new year than to do something that you've never done before and support a great charity while you are at it. So I have decided, along with a couple of colleagues from work, to take part in the Bournemouth Bay 10Km run for the British Heart Foundation.

Please understand that long distance running has never been a strong point of mine, being a software developing code monkey tends to lend itself to staring at computer screens day in day out with very little attention to exerting energy. But this year I have set myself a challenge to get fit and in doing so help out the British Heart Foundation, you never know if I stop getting fit and carry on code crunching I may need them in the future!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Heart Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!