A Norwich property professional is heading to the US to tackle his first marathon at the age of 50.
Guy Gowing, managing partner at Arnolds Keys, decided to mark his half-century by taking on the New York Marathon in aid of Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind, of which he is a trustee.
He will line up with more than 50,000 other runners on November 5 on Statten Island, before heading for the finish line just over 26 miles away in Manhattan's Central Park.
Mr Gowing is aiming to raise £5,000 through his exploits.
He said: 'Being about to reach 50 years of age has made me realise that the thought of 'having a marathon in me somewhere' meant it was now or never.
'I have been a trustee of the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind for some years, and I'm delighted to be running to raise money for this great charity, as well as the New York Marathon's own good cause, NYRR Team for Kids, which supports deprived children in the city.'
Anyone wanting to sponsor him on his marathon challenge can do so by visiting http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GuyGowing
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