UPDATE: I've now been joined by Lynda and Eve Kilkie (with moral support from cheerleaders Michael Kilkie and my wife wee Wilma). All of us are supporting YoungMindsUK, so please give generously. Thanks x

MY STORY: When it comes to jogging / running, I'm a complete novice. I've run only 4 times this year, and no further than 7 miles (slowly) in any one go! With this in mind, I thought I'd take up the challenge of this year's Marcothon (https://www.facebook.com/events/1666656160284783).

The rules are simple - I must run EVERY day in DECEMBER. Minimum of three miles or 25 minutes - whichever comes first. The challenge starts on December 1st and finishes on December 31st. And yes, that includes Christmas Day.It's not a competition. Just a personal challenge or an incentive to burn off some beer and turkey dinners.

To make the pain and cold worthwhile, I'm looking for donations to YoungMindsUK - a charity that most of you know is very close to our hearts. I'll post daily updates here to let you know how it's going.

Thanks for your support.