I have worked closely as a photographer with CARE International for 7 years now. My time with them has included traveling to The Congo to see the work they do and meet the people who's lives they have improved 1st hand.

Over a longer period I have watched the marathon of my home city grow and witnessed the way it comes together over the weekend of the race. Like many others I have witnessed the euphoria of the finishers crossing the line and always though "I should do that". It's always been an idle thought.. Until Now.

Before I committed to this challenge the last time I took part in a distance running race was (like so many others) at school.

So join me, follow my updates and most importantly, sponsor me and this great charity. I am giving up hours and hours of my life training - 4 runs a week &, all I am asking for is a few pounds each from everyone that knows me. If everyone I know gives just a few pounds - this total will be easily reached... Go on, just give up that one cup of coffee this week as I run.

Thank you.