As we all know, a man hits his peak physical condition at the age of 40. It therefore seemed like the perfect time for me to take up distance running. What could possibly go wrong?

I will be running the London Marathon on 26 April and have chosen to raise money for War Child and would be eternally grateful if you could spare any change that you may have in support of my cause.

War Child is striving for a world in which no child's life is torn apart by war. They protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living in war zones.

By making a donation, you will be making a difference to thousands of children whose lives have been turned upside-down by conflict. You’ll help War Child provide the emergency care and support they need to overcome the emotional and physical toll of conflict, as well as access to services to catch up on lost education that will help to transform their futures for the better.