The idiot you see pictured here is about to undertake "The Big Woody" event which is an Ironman distance triathlon event on 1st September in the Malvern Hills.

This means my chunky, hairy carcass will have to endure a 2.4 mile swim on a lake, then 112 miles on a bike, finished off with a 26.2 mile marathon at the end.

This sounds quite daunting, but when you consider that my pain will only last for about 13 hours, it pales in to insignificance when you think of friends and family receiving treatment (or who have received treatment) at Christie's. Their acheivement make this tiny event seem like a walk in the park.

For anyone who has been affected in any way by the "big C" please sponsor me for the Big Woody. Please dig deep - no short arms, deep pockets please!!

Thanks for your support. I'll be updating this page regularly so pop back and see how training's going (though you'll have to donate again).

P.S. This is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Christie's will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.Plus, you won't have to put up with me constantly bullying you for money.

UPDATE - I was originally going to complete the Big Woody event as listed above, although I have now secured a place at the official IRONMAN UK (Which is the same length event but two weeks earlier) in Sherbourne, Dorset.