Martin is a collection of two bad knees, a creaky back, dodgy shoulders and a rugby playing body that is far too heavy for running. Yet despite this he has decided to enter a marathon.

He’s never run more than 15 miles before so obviously it makes sense to do a really hilly one in North Wales, in October. He’ll take a coat.

Martin has spent at least the last ten years working with autistic people in a variety of capacities including as a counsellor with Respect for All. He has seen the benefits gained when people have the specialist counselling they need. He hopes that you will spur him on up Pen y Pass, through Beddgelert, and over the hill to Llanberis by donating to this wonderful charity.