<p><strong>Why running?</strong></p> <p>I've been involved in sport since I was very young, but for as long as I can remember, the art of running has been a mystery to me. I see people jogging on the road side, making it look easy, yet whenever I've tried I've failed miserably. I swear it's unnatural!</p> <p>The furthest I've "run" (a very loose term in my case) in my life is probably a mile, and no doubt then I was spent afterwards. I'd love to learn though.</p> <p><strong>Why the Cambourne 10K?</strong></p> <p>Running is something I've wanted to master for a while now, so when someone told me about the <a href="http://www.cambridgefestivalofrunning.com/">Cambourne 10K run</a> at the beginning of January 2012, I thought this was the target and motivation I needed. Playing football in Cambourne every week also means I'm familiar with the place and people, who I have a strong affection for.</p> <p><strong>Why United through Sport?</strong></p> <p>Running 10K isn't something to be sniffed at for sure, but achieving this isn't enough in my mind.</p> <p>I see it as a privilege that I have this opportunity to train and potentially run. There are those who don't have that chance, which I saw first-hand when I went to Kenya in 2001. When I decided to do the Cambourne 10K, I knew I wanted to do it for charity.</p> <p>With Sport and Africa being close to my heart, I was drawn to the work of <a href="http://www.unitedthroughsport.org/">United through Sport</a>, a charity dedicated to encouraging disadvantaged people to fulfill their potential in sport, health and education.</p> <p><strong>Please donate</strong></p> <p>My journey and training started in January 2012 for what, for me, will no doubt be 2 and a half months of agony. I will be regularly updating everyone on my progress - how that will happen I'm not sure of right now, but I let you know :)</p> <p>All I ask is for donations to a good cause.</p> <p>Thank you</p>