The editor gets out of his chair... (and a bottle of wine to be won)

Here's proof that I got out of my Editor's Chair this weekend!

I was leading from the front (er, well, from near the back, actually) in the Birmingham Mail Fun Run that more than 2,000 runners enjoyed taking part in on Sunday. I managed the 5km in 44 mins (but remember, I was talking to as many runners as poss.... that's my excuse...)

From Villa Park to the Alexander stadium was the route, and it was real joy to join in a mix of enthuiastic Brummies raising money for charity. We're told that around £75k is expected, all helping Macmillan Cancer Care and the Birmingham Mail Charity Trust (the latter an independent community charity).

It was great that we managed to persuade several personalities to run as well, as I'm sure the publicity about their involvement encouraged more runners to turn out.

I was joined by Mrs D (40 mins) and 8-year-old son Dan (30 mins).

If any viewer wants to contribute by sponsoring the Dysons, please send a cheque (£1 a km = £5 x 3 = £15?) made payable to Macmillan Cancer Care to me at the following address and I will make sure this is added to the day's funds raised.

Steve Dyson, Editor, Birmingham Mail, P.O. Box 78, Weaman Street, Birmingham B4 6AY

Meanwhile, who can you spot on the run in the picture below?

A bottle of good wine to the first poster on this blog with BOTH correct names...