I am now back running the 2016 Virgin London Marathon and again I will be raising money for St Luke's Hospice.

This is in memory of my twin brother Mark who sadly died aged 30 at St Luke’s Hospice in 1995. The care they gave to him and the family was amazing and is never forgotten. It would be great to raise as much money as I can for such a good cause for them to help others in the future.

It is two years since I last ran the London Marathon, being 50 and after a 25 year absence that was special, but this year will be just as important to raise more funds for St Luke's Hospice. It has been two years of numerous injuries, obviously age related, with a struggle to continue to run to marathon level. After months of hard training and cold mornings I am just about fit and ready to give it a go, trust me, I am getting older and it will not be easy. The memory of all those we have lost stays with us forever so your support and donations will keep me going through the 26.2 miles on the day.

I will have my family and friends supporting me on the day and it will be great to have them watching me do something special to help others. We all know of the amazing work and invaluable service that the hospice does so every donation, however small, will help and any money you can spare will be fantastic.

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