I’m running the London Marathon dressed as a knight — attempting a World Record — to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

So yep, that means 26.2 miles… in armour. Why? Because if you’re going to suffer, I figure you might as well look ridiculous doing it.

But jokes aside, this is going to hurt (probably a lot), but it wont hurt anywhere near as much as what the children and families that GOSH support face every single day.

I’ve seen first-hand the incredible work GOSH does and they have been truly outstanding in their care and support for my nephew Beau, and our very close friend Ruby. They don’t just treat children — they carry families through the hardest moments of their lives.

As for me… I’ll be honest:

I’m not exactly in the peak athletic condition I was a few years ago. I’m a bit overweight, fairly unfit, and training for this is already proving to be painful. Like really painful. But I’m giving it everything I’ve got, with the aim of beating the current World Record which stands at 4 hours 22 minutes — possibly a little optimistic with the armour on but sod it, we're going for it anyway.

If you can spare anything at all, your donation will go directly towards helping GOSH continue their extraordinary work — supporting children, families, and medical teams who do things every day that truly feel heroic.

Thank you so much for reading, donating, sharing, and cheering me on — whether I cross the line triumphantly… or clank across it in bits.

(Sir) James