POST-RACE UPDATE: Made it! Official time 01:46:23. Pipped at the post by Haile Selassie! Huge thanks for all the support - both sponsorship and shouting on the big day. 

THANKS! The fact that you've taken a mo to take a look at my JustGiving page is really appreciated.

WHAT AM I DOING?
I'm running 13.1 miles in the Bupa Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 23 October 2011 – a half marathon here in Brum. I'm hoping to do it in under 2 hours. 

WHY AM I DOING IT?
I'm running to raise money for a fantastic charity – Edward's Trust. They do an amazing job supporting children and families during serious illness and bereavement and they really need your help. 

I've personally seen them making a real, life-changing difference to family friends who tragically lost their Dad / Husband in a terrible car crash. This is for them and in memory of my friend.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
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.

So please dig deep and donate now.

THANK YOU...