Having run the London marathon for Racing Welfare in 2014, I vowed this would be the last of this type of momentous but grueling challenge! However in 2017 I was presented with another place for the same marathon and enjoyed it finishing in 4 hours and 28 minutes. Here I am again 5 years down the line with the possibility of raising much needed funds for Racing Welfare, supporting the Horse Racing Industries hard working staff who work so hard for our entertainment so I feel running 24 miles is the least I can do. .

My son Alex will be making is London Marathon debut this year so I will be excited to at least run some of it with him.

As the miles build up and the months roll on watch this space for updates on my training.

Despite difficult times I really do appreciate any donations no matter how small for this exceptionally worthy cause that is very close to my heart.

Thank you, Robert.

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