***Update***

The race is now done and dusted.  13.1 miles done in 2:01:51, agonisingly close to the sub 2 hour mark but still very pleased.

This page will remain open until 01/07/12 for donations to GOSH so although the run is over the work of Great Ormond Street goes on and your donations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your support

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'm running the Reading Half Marathon on 1st April 2012 and raising money for Great Ormond Street.

I don't need to go on about the fantastic work that Great Ormond Street does as it's widely known.  However I will say that they've been fantastic in their care and support with two little people very close to me.

I got roped into this after a couple of "I'll do it if he does it" emails and after the first run immediately regretted it.  Three months on, I wouldn't say I'm ready but, it's been a real challenge that I've enjoyed.

To qualify this a bit a half marathon may not be much to some but it's fair to say I'm not the most athletically gifted of people.  Having been named Rick "S**t At All Sports" Murrell at school it would seem the die was cast.  It's fair to say that being able to finish this would be a pretty big achievement for me.

I know these are tough times financially but whatever you can give for this amazing cause would mean the world to the kids they work with and also to me personally.

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.