This is it, I am attempting a marathon! I have slightly frightened myself by entering.....

I will be 57 this year, and I managed reasonable half marathons over the past two years.  This will be a real challenge, I have never run more than 13.1 miles.

I know times are tough, but I have chosen a charity, the nia project that delivers amazing, cutting edge services to protect women and children.  Many of us have seen the damage caused my male violence, and this organisation is in the front line.

Please give a little, if you can afford it.  The marathon is on October 15th, and I shall send more updates, and reminders, when I start serious training in the summer.

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