Christian Mapley

** UPDATE ** Unfortunately due to a shin injury and my inability to get back into training soon enough I am not entering the 2010 half marathon. Instead I'm getting back in training ASAP to go for the 2011 run. Hopefully I should be in a lot better shape by then.

** UPDATE ENDS **

This is something I've always wanted to do and so I've decided it's now or never!

I'm going to run a Marathon!

Well, a HALF-marathon anyway.

In fact I might end up walking for half of it depending on how fit I get myself by October.

Yes, that's right, I'm doing this in October people. Believe it!

Anyhoo. I've decided to choose SNAP Cymru as my charity for the race so if you would like to support my efforts please use this page to make a donation.

Why SNAP Cymru you may be asking? (are you?) Well, they fill a unique gap in helping disadvantaged kids and young people in Wales to overcome social, mental and physical barriers to get the support they need in... more

** UPDATE ** Unfortunately due to a shin injury and my inability to get back into training soon enough I am not entering the 2010 half marathon. Instead I'm getting back in training ASAP to go for the 2011 run. Hopefully I should be in a lot better shape by then.

** UPDATE ENDS **

This is something I've always wanted to do and so I've decided it's now or never!

I'm going to run a Marathon!

Well, a HALF-marathon anyway.

In fact I might end up walking for half of it depending on how fit I get myself by October.

Yes, that's right, I'm doing this in October people. Believe it!

Anyhoo. I've decided to choose SNAP Cymru as my charity for the race so if you would like to support my efforts please use this page to make a donation.

Why SNAP Cymru you may be asking? (are you?) Well, they fill a unique gap in helping disadvantaged kids and young people in Wales to overcome social, mental and physical barriers to get the support they need in their education. Thereby widening the choices available to them when the system spits them out at the end and expects them to fend for themselves.

Obviously, I'm working for them (atm) so I can tell you they are a great bunch of people who will put the money to good use as they really care about those they are helping. My initial contract is up soon, but even so I want to be able to give something back for the opportunities they given me in remembering what its like to work again!

I know times are hard so I'm not asking for megabucks but it'll be a real pleasure seeing your name in my donor list and knowing that you also support my attempt to do something I've never done before, hopefully the first of many!

Thanks for stopping by anyway!

PS check out my blog for progress reports on my training!