ANOTHER SHAMELESS APPEAL

I have been running, with more or less regularity, for the past 25 years - but I would never describe myself as a runner. I don't have the natural ability to truly count as a runner. Someone who runs, kind of, but not a runner. I guess I've racked up a few thousand miles over the past quarter century, and got through numerous pairs of trainers. I've had some miserable times of plodding along feeling like a sack of bricks, and rarer moments when it has all felt much more effortless. I've probably done some of my best thinking while I've been running; and also some of my most aimless daydreaming.

Anyway, every so often it is good to run with purpose, and in a couple of weeks time a group of us from Gateway are taking part in the Commando Challenge. This is a 10k 'run' over the Royal Marines training course in Devon, and as part of the deal we have to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance - a very worthy cause! The course forms part of the final selection process for Royal Marines, with strict time limits for its completion. Our aim is just to get through it!

So, if you'd like to sponsor me I would be most grateful! (I only have to raise £60) Please visit here.

Thanks!