I am a Trustee of this wonderful charity and this seemed like a good opportunity to raise funds for them. If you don't know what we do, have a look at this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veSRF4rYy5A&t=6s

or our website

https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

or our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/holyroodhouse/

The clock is ticking: I shall be 73 two days before the race, and might need to start slowing down soon, but I am in good shape now and not far off my optimum weight for the first time in years. Not that I am in any sense an athlete, I just want to complete the course in reasonable time.