On April 23rd 2006 I will be running in the London Marathon on behalf of the RNLI, I plan to raise money by providing a web site ( www.runfortheboat.co.uk) that you can "advertise" on in return for sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor me for the RNLI while at the same time having the opportunity to promote your chosen cause, be it your company, or your sailing club you can do so via http://www.justgiving.com/runfortheboat

Until Xmas I hadn't run more than 3 miles in the last 20 years, However I was given a book for on how to run a marathon . The training is going well. I am up to 8 miles now and will be doing the Brighton half marathon in a few weeks.

For those who are not aware of the RNLI - (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) It is a charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI volunteer crews provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland, rescuing an average of 21 people every day. The RNLI relies on voluntary donations to buy the boats and train the crews. If you have ever sailed in UK waters it is the unpaid volunteer crews of the RNLI that will rescue you should you need assistance.

If you sponsor me £10 ($18 or 15 Euros) you will get a small banner and link to your favourite website. (maybe catsailor.com or your sailing club). More money will get you a bigger banner!

Thanks
Gareth Roberts
www.runfortheboat.co.uk