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A couple of big reasons why I've chosen to challenge myself and run four marathons over 2013...

A few years back, I ran into a couple of problems with my heart so figured something needed to be done. Tired of the 'medical advice' I was receiving I decided to take matters into my own hands, cut down on a few unecessary evils and, unwilling to waste £40 per month on the gym, I stepped outside one evening and started running. Not very far but one thing led to another and before I knew it I was accidentally getting fit again for the first time in years!

To keep myself motivated I started entering a few running events peaking with doing a marathon. However, me being me couldn't just leave it there and for no other reason than.. I like the number four, I challenged myself to enter four marathons!

Brighton Marathon on April 14th

London Marathon on April 21st (The weekend after!!)

Copenhagen Marathon on 19th May

Bournemouth Marathon on 6th October

The second reason why I am attempting to complete these marathons is in memory of my niece, Tia Sharp. She was born sleeping on August 31st 2010. She's the first of the next generation of us Sharpies and this tragedy really saddened our family. She has since gained a brother and a cousin but she'll always be remembered for being the first.

It is for this reason that I have proudly chosen to run my marathons for SANDS.