Hello,

I am going to be running 10k two days after my birthday (those who know me, this is the time to get your laughter out of the way).

Why am I putting myself through this?

To raise some money for the wonderful Maggies Centres, a cancer charity who provide beautiful places for cancer sufferers, survivors and their families to turn to for help with any of the problems, big or small, associated with cancer. These spaces are at once architecturally pleasing and comfortingly homely, proving that free doesn't have to mean second rate. 

You can find out more on their website:

http://www.maggiescentres.org/

I have had loved ones suffer from cancer, and I am sure you have too. So please donate for this very good cause - every little really does help, and the money raised really will make a positive difference to peoples lives. Hooray! 

The route:

http://www.london10000.co.uk/static/pdfs/Bupa_London_10000_map.pdf