So I have decided to take up the challenge from some friends of mine to run the Great South Run, something that was spoken about in 2002 when I was playing Tchoukball at Great Britain squad level and at the time quite fit. I never did it so here I am in 2013 and having reached 40 really feeling I should get back to fitness so here we go...

Why have I chosen to run for Hemichat? When Sascha Kindred OBE took the challenge of trying tchoukball I was amazed and humbled, if he can then anyone can and it really is time I put myself out to do something good for others.

So it is time for me to get fit and help others all I ask is that you help me by donating, either on this page or by texting HEMI55 to 70070 with your donation and dont forget to gift aid it if you can, it adds 25%. Many thanks and I look forward to something special.

You can follow my training progress on Endomondo or follow me on twitter @philmoore37 where I will post updates.