Marathon runner in triple fundraising challenge (From Times Series)

Marathon runner from Finchley in triple fundraising challenge

11:00am Tuesday 7th February 2012 in News By Hannah Raven

A Finchley fitness fanatic is training hard to run three marathons in three weeks during April to raise money for The Children's Trust.

Neil Eden, 33, from Finchley, will run the Northampton, Paris and London marathons to help young people with multiple disabilities.

Neil said: "I used to teach tennis to disabled kids and I haven't raised money for a children's charity yet, so it seemed a perfect choice."

Neil began marathon running in 2008 and has completed four marathons in the past, raising money for the RSPCA and a cancer charity in Australia, where he completed two marathons while living there for a year.

The uncle to "four mad boys" also raised money for The Stroke Association.

Over the years he has raised more than £6,000, and has a target of £3,000 for his "Three in three" challenge.

Neil added: "My family think I am a bit crazy but they are incredibly supportive.

"I've trained and worked here for years and people always comment that they see me running around."

After recovering from a serious operation in 2008, Neil decided to make the most of his regained health and trained himself to marathon level.

He will run his first marathon in Northampton on April 8, Paris on April 15 and finish in his hometown running the London Marathon on April 22.

To make a donation visit: www.justgiving.com/neileden3in3