I'm aiming to run the Larne half Marathon and the Belfast City Marathon within the next few months, and hopefully raise some money for the NSPCC.

Encouragement so far has consisted of:

"Even if you're rubbish, I'm sure there'll be a few losers in mascot outfits so you're bound to beat them" Jo Weir

"It'll take more than a marathon to get that bod in shape" Julie Hyndman

"People die doing marathons"  Mum

"I'll sponsor you, sure it's a great cause... you losing weight" Alexandra Barfoot

I probably don't need to tell you what a worthwhile charity this is, so any ACTUAL support you'd like to give would be greatly appreciated and do a lot of good.  Thank you!