There was once a man who knew little of excercise and even less of the notion of 'running'. Sure he liked watching sport and talking about it with his friends. Sure he'd even ran for bus once or twice (though I do believe the last time may have been back in 1994!)
Yet something came over him one day... Perhaps it was his expanding outline in the floor length mirror he'd foolishly installed in the bathroom? Perhaps it was due to struggling to cycle up a fairly low gradient hill on a recent holiday to France?*
Whatever the reason this man has signed up to run Virgin London Marathon on April 17th 2011. Is he crazy? Probably. Is he going to acheive a sub 4hrs 30mins time? He hopes so. Does he need help in raising £2000 for MS Society? Most definitely, he's not running this for the good of his own health...
Training starts in earnest on January 2nd 2011 and he'll keep you informed of the success and inevitable struggles on the lead up to the big day.
If you would like to donate please do so here;
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BenTurner
All donations gratefully received!
Next blog post 2nd Jan 2011.
* In no way, shape or form did he give up half way up the hill complaining his heart was about to rip through his chest. Fact. Though the ride back down the hill was infinitely more enjoyable...
