On April 23^rd 2023, I will be running the London Marathon in aid of Marie Curie. I expect many will be surprised to read this, probably as surprised as I was to get a KPMG charity place. My last ‘long run’ was the school cross country in 1997 and it’s fair to say I’ve let my fitness slip a little since then. They say everyone has at least one marathon in them, I believe I do, and that’s why I’m taking the  challenge.

Marie Curie nurses provide vital care and support to people with terminal illness and their families. I cannot think of a better cause to support.

I’m going to follow the Chris Evans training book called ‘119 days to go. How to train for and smash your first marathon’ which means training starts on Boxing Day.

I intend to post the odd photo and provide some updates on my training along the way.

Wish me luck!