I was waiting in line at Pepper's Burgers one night about two weeks ago when I got this ridiculously hairbrained idea that I needed to run a 10K at least once in my life. I don't know if it was watching the line cook pour mayonnaise-rich special sauce on my dinner, or just an itch for a challenge, but I convinced myself that it had to be done. I mean, what better time to run a 10K than now when I'm out of shape and only have a month to train?

All self-doubt aside, this particular run is for a really worthy cause - supporting the British Heart Foundation - and if you sponsor me, you can think of it as twice the good deed because you'll be supporting my heart health too! Plus, I promise to take lots of lovely photos of the beautiful Blenheim Palace grounds and share them with each and every one of you.

So please, reach into those electronic pockets of yours and give a fiver or two to motivate me to get off the couch and run like the wind (or at least a mild breeze)!

THANKS A MILLION!