Dear Friends,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

After successfully completing two 1/2 marathons (the photo of me on the left, number 182, was taken during the Bracknell half marathon), and the Munich to Venice bicycle ride over the Alps in 2009, I started looking for a new challenge.

I found it in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April!

I'm lucky enough to have been granted a place by the 'Prostate Cancer Charity'.

Prostate Cancer has hit my family through recent generations so this charity is very close to my heart. 

Whatever you can afford, all donations will be gratefully received. When 'hit the wall' at around 20 miles out I'll need as many reasons as possible not to give up. Knowing I have others less fortunate relying on me is sure to help spur me on to complete this wonderful event! 

I'm aiming just to finish, as this is my first full marathon, but then saying that I really hope I can achieve a sub 4 hour run, God willing.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Many thanks for your support!

Best wishes,

Colin Irving