My New Year’s resolution? I’m giving up alcohol. initially this was just for January, but having lost my Aunt on the 8th January 2013, I have decided to expand my challenge to the whole year and take on some endurance events to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

I’m becoming a Dryathlete. All through 2013 I’m not going to touch alcohol. So instead of buying me a drink, I’d like you to donate. Every pound helps Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. I’ll be donating my drinking money and if I happen to slip off the wagon, I’ll chuck in an extra £15 to make up for it. Cheers.

The Dryathlete’s Oath I promise that I shall take part in Dryathlon™, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern it, committing myself to a year without alcohol, in the true spirit of do-gooding, for the glory of Dryathletes and the honour of Cancer Research UK.

On top of the Dryathlete challenge, I am taking part in the Bupa Great North Run, Robin Hood Half Marathon and the Mens Health Survival of the Fittest Nottingham event.  I hope that with these and events, and the possibility of a few more I can raise over £500 for Cancer Research UK.  

PS if I hit the £500 target I will arrange to have my back and chest waxed just for the fun of it, with a few photographs to prove it :)