I have wanted to try the 12 mile assault course known as tough mudder for a while now and I feel that doing it for a cause will give me the extra boost I need to train harder and refuse to give up. I will now be taking part in the 2014 event so have just under a year to train hard and get into shape to tackle the marathon. Also, as an extra fundraising incentive I am refusing to shave my beard from this day until the day after I complete the marathon. I am raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care for the great help they gave my Grandad, who sadly passed away, in his time of need.