Follow Joe's progress on his new blog as he takes on the challenge of running twenty four 10 km races in 2010.

Joe's challenge will raise money for Teacher Support Network to continue to provide vital support for teachers in need. You can sponsor Joe on his Virgin Money Giving page at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JoeWilliams

In his first post Joe talks about why he took on the running challenge and what motivates him to keep going.

"…in 2008, the impulse to intervene positively in my own physical health had become strong enough to drive me to action. I trained successfully for the London Marathon and completed the course in just over four and half hours; not bad, really, for a man largely unpractised in physical exertion lasting longer than an occasional five-a-side or decent DJ set in Brighton."

Read the rest of Joe's post here.

Want to take on a challenge and raise money for charity at the same time? We've got a range of challenge events you could take part in. Read more on our website.

These factsheets from our InfoCentre may also be of interest:

• Managing your health through physical activity
• Benefits of walking
• Motivating yourself
• Staying motivated to reach your goals