Not content with last years near miss at the London 2 Brighton hike, where I bailed at the 37-mile point, I've now signed myself up for two 100k hikes within the space of a month.

I'll be back for a grudge match with L2B in May and following up in June with my backup plan - another 100k along the Grand Union Canal from London to Bletchley.

I'm hoping to raise money for The Samaritans and your donation should add a few miles into my motivation bank.

Thanks.