My gorgeous wife Kellie ran the London Marathon last year for Dyslexia. The atmosphere and occasion gave me the push to apply. As my Father-in-law has lived with MS for 25 years, it was the obvious choice to apply for an MS-UK charity place and support this fantastic cause.

I was amazed, excited and scared to be awarded a position. So at age 48, I am running my first Marathon and it happens to be the biggest and best in the World.

The training regime is tough, not least the "no alcohol" but I know it will be so worth while.

So please support me. It will be this support from friends and family, especially my beautiful wife Kellie (who is also a tough coach) that will see me through to the end. Even if I am crawling at mile 26 I will make the finish line. 

Thank you all for your donations.