Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page, and thanks to everyone for your support - it really is appreciated.

Many people have suggested that there are less arduous, more relaxing ways of seeing Paris - a boat trip down the Seine, for example. They're probably right, but I'm really excited about doing the Paris Marathon. What makes it even more exciting is the opportunity to raise some money for Educaid. Educaid aren't the biggest or best known charity, but the work that they are doing to give children in Sierra Leone the chance of an education is so important and really inspiring. Please do take a look at their website: www.educaid.org.uk

I feel I should take this opportunity to apologise to my soon-to-be neglected friends and family - I'll see you on the other side, leaner, fitter and more blistered!