Intro

I suppose the first post should be an introduction and explanation into what this blog is all about. It's also a good opportunity to get all of the formalities out of the way.

Hi. My name is Aaron. I'm 33 (although closer to 34 than I care to admit to myself) and live a very unspectacular life in an exceedingly unspectacular town. I work in a job that I love for a  very unspectacular company and work with some very spectacular people. I'd love to tell you that I live at 29 Acacia Road or have a mate called Karate but it just wouldn't be true.

I'm trying, however, to do something very spectacular.

In November 2011 my mother lost her long battle with cancer. Dorothy House Hospice was an organisation who were very important in her care. They gave her respite and care when she needed it most and I want to do something to give back to them so they can keep doing their fantastic work. I know that cancer affects many of us and if I can do something for all of us (even if by proxy) then we will all be taking a step in the right direction.

I have started small and realistic. I completed my first half marathon on Saturday. This was a sort of tester event. A proof of concept. Results are not available for 2013 but, when they are, you will be able to see them at www.hermesrunning.com. SPOILER ALERT: I managed to finish in a very unrespectable time of 2:35 but, for those of you who don't know me I am a recovering big fat fatty. Check out my employee photo if you don't believe me!

I have now signed up for my second event - the Bournemouth BMF half marathon. This will be on 06/10/13. I'm sure there are places left if anyone wants to join me!!! I have attached this event to a JustGiving website and this is the reason for this blog, for the run etc. Please go to http://www.justgiving.com/aaron-gilbert1 I am also looking for ideas for what to do next. The natural step is to do the full marathon and I have my eye on one at the end of the year. I'm looking, though, for new and novel/torturous ideas for future fundraising events. Each suggestion will be taken with the same amount of gravity/number of salt pinches