In May 2013 I am entering an extreme challenge (yes, ME!).

I will be spending 6 days rowing 2 hours on, 2 hours off, 24 hours a day setting off from the London Eye, rowing down the River Thames, across the English Channel (not at the narrowest part either!), up the River Seine to the Eiffel Tower In Paris - a total distance of 815km - in rough seas, against tide and river flow.

For those if you that know me - this will come as a shock. Fat Alex who has never exercised in his life in an extreme challenge?!? It has been hard work to get from pear-shaped to in-shape and it is likely to be very painful in training over the next few months and extremely painful and mentally difficult during the row in May.

I am hoping to raise as much as possible for Help For Heroes (supporting our injured service personnel) and Ickle Pickles (raising funds for equipment for premature babies) and I would be very grateful for any support you might be able to give!

Cheers!