Dear all,

In preparation for the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April, I have decided to run the Paris Marathon a week beforehand.   Although this is perhaps a foolish decision, it is one I have made and must stick to until the tearful, limping end.

Two marathons in 7 days will be quite hard work (I'm told) and so I'd be grateful for any charitable donations you can make.  I will be running for the Alzheimer's society - a charity that is making a lot of progress in the fight against dementia.

Many thanks and wish me good luck

Alexi