On Thursday I had a chat with a Labour MP who I've known for quite a while.

The end of the conversation went as follows, and really amused me:-

Me: Did you know I was doing the marathon?

Him: No really

Me: Yes, for St John Ambulance - you can sponsor me if you like.

Him: Hmmm. I've always made it a point not to encourage suicide!

(Well he does have a point... though in fairness he did say he would sponsor me)