It was quite near the deadline that I decided to actually do the walking part. I realised I needed to get my charity work on par and make up for the complete lack of any charitable actions I’ve carried out to date. I’d chosen to walk 9 miles instead; firstly because I believed 3 miles wasn’t taxing at all, secondly because the further the walk, the more money is donated (a scientific fact), and thirdly because the route I designed would take me right home to my doorstep.

You might think a walk starting in the lovely Kensington Gardens is easy, but what about if it had rained? I may have forgotten an umbrella. I was also running the risk of a blister if I’d chosen to wear uncomfortable shoes. In the event I was quite prepared and it was a beautifully warm day. A lucky escape.

I’d trained in earnest with walking to and from the train station each morning as per usual; I’d committed to not driving anywhere until the day of the walk (or until I got a driving license, or indeed any interest in learning to drive).

Additionally the walk took place on a Sunday. If I was of any religious persuasion, that could well have been time out from my busy worship schedule. The sacrifices I make…

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