I will be running in this year’s Virgin London Marathon on Sunday, April 22, for The Children’s Trust in Tadworth, a national charity that provides specialist care and education for some of the UK’s most severely disabled children and young people.

I would like to extend an invitation to runners who have secured a place in the marathon but have not decided on a worthy cause to support, to join me.

I have already been joined by 18 runners from BMW Group, who are also raising money for The Children’s Trust – the company’s chosen charity of the year.

Joining the trust’s team will offer a great way to enjoy the world-famous running event, with lots of enthusiastic supporters cheering you along the route at four ‘cheering’ sites.

To sponsor me, visit: www.virginmoneygiving.com/cracknellrunslondon. For further information about the trust, call 01737 365018.

JAMES CRACKNELL, On behalf of The Children’s Trust, Tadworth