Last year, after about 18 months of running for the first time in my life - after 32 years of inactivity - I ran my first half-marathon (on the hottest day of the year) in a very respectable 2 hours 20.

In addition to the obvious physical and mental health benefits that the training bought me, it also provided an opportunity to benefit the soul, and raise some money for charity.

I was able to present the good lads down at Men Unite FC with £185, to put towards their ethos & goal of positive mental health for all men, through their chosen medium of competitive football.

I was very proud of this achievement, and feel like I can do even more.

This year, were going harder, and your hands are going deeper (into your pockets... obviously)

I'm training for:

May 9th: Mowcop Killer Mile

June 4th: Trentham Gardens 7k Race For Life

Sept 9th: Cheshire Half Marathon

Sept 29th: Potters 'Arf Marathon

Oct 6th: Congelton Half Marathon

November 16th: Alton Towers 10k

Give or take, combined, thats about 50 Miles, or, Stoke to Blackburn.

And I want £500 of your money. Or more.

Your donations will be divided between a couple of charities and causes, all to be confirmed, but men's mental health and colorectal cancer are top of the list - i'm happy to consider any & all suggestions along with your donations.

*I also welcome any corporate or private sponsors to cover any fee's and costs associated with the endeavor, some parts of the itinerary will require any charitable contributions to be donated at the time of the event and prior to the conclusion of this fundraiser etc - but much of these funds can be allocated at my discretion - Also, due to some strange quirk with some charities, id advise NOT to include Gift Aid on your donations*