I shall be running the Silverstone Half Marathon again this year (too wussy to do the full one!) and as such would like to put my efforts to good use and try and raise some money for the hugely worthwhile charity - Help for Heroes.  http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

Luckily we were never affected by any of these issues while dad was in the forces and away in the Gulf but plenty of people were and continue to be.  It is far too easy to forget the sacrifice of our brave men and women who go overseas to fight for us, some coming back with severe injuries or even not at all.... not forgetting those who simply go out do their jobs and come home safe, having often missed birthdays, weddings and Christmases with their families; time that they will never get back.

This is the first time that I have ever done anything like this and would love to reach my target - a modest £500 - and hope that all of my friends can help me do this and give something back.

Remember - this is NOT an easy task for me (main vices being smoking, drinking and partying) so please do dig deep and think of every one of those 13.1 miles I shall be dragging myself along.

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/