Hello, I am running a marathon this September in Richmond, London, and raising some money along the way, because:

– it is the destiny of certain men in their mid (arguably late) 30s to accomplish such a daunting, nay Herculean (Pheidippidean?) feat, albeit a relatively well-understood one that does not involve leaving Zone 6

– this is a good charity that does good things for people who by all accounts have been dealt a pretty tricky opening hand

Be aware: the ceaseless marathon content WILL continue until my fundraising goal is reached. So, please send TEN POUNDS URGENTLY, as well as THOUGHTS and PRAYERS for my TENDONS and LIGAMENTS.

NB: the ceaseless marathon content WILL ALSO continue once the goal has been reached, because what is the point if you can't wang on about it at every available opportunity.