Seven years after completing London in a painfully pathetic time and vowing never to run... ever again... I'm back!

This time it's even harder - New York - across all 5 boroughs.

In London you can finish the next day if you like. All very pleasant. In New York, you have to cross the line within 7 hours or you’re tripped from behind, bundled into a van and escorted to the airport*. “We gotta clear this city. No messin’.” So there's an extra incentive!

I wouldn't even be contemplating this stupid idea if it wasn't for a stand-out, but little known, charity I stumbled across a few months back. I was genuinely touched by the work Sarcoma UK has been doing and wanted to help.

Sarcoma is awful - a rare cancer found in bones and soft tissues. It often eludes diagnosis and resists treatment.

This incredible charity is on the front line, funding research, supporting those touched by sarcoma cancer, and advocating for advanced treatments.

Since 2011, Sarcoma UK has invested millions into high quality scientific research projects. It funds both laboratory-based and clinic-based research to reveal the cause of sarcoma, find solutions and put together kinder treatments for patients. It's also helped thousands of individuals through a free and confidential Support Line which was launched in February 2016. Through this service, its provided invaluable advice, reassurance, and a listening ear to everyone affected by sarcoma including patients, family, friends and healthcare professionals.

Every Donation Makes a Difference:

£1 sends a lifeline of 10 texts to the Support Line.

£10 buys essential microscope slides for detailed cell analysis.

£30 supports an hour of high-powered microscope research.

£150 keeps the Support Line open for an entire week.

£500 covers the annual grant for a sarcoma support group, ensuring patients and family members can meet others going through a similar journey to them, in their local area.

Your generosity reaches far, touching every corner of the sarcoma community.

Your donation will push me on through the god-awful training and on the race day itself - thanks so much everyone.

James

*Not strictly true