Ok so I admit I am a slightly overweight, fifty five year old ex-smoker, with dodgy knees that's good for a 5k (3.1 mile) parkrun and finds 10k (6.2 miles) tough, I am going to challenge myself to train for and complete the Great East Half Marathon (13.1 miles) in September, that's more than double the distance I am currently capable of, if you know me you also know I will need to put some effort in; so plenty of unseen training miles between now and then!

I am going to try and raise some money for the Stroke Association so any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chris