Ian Ayling

Completed the Great Wall marathon in China in 2010 (5,164 steps and over 6,000ft of elevation change) as part of a mild mid-life crisis. Although Ian swore it was a once in a lifetime deal, he ran it again in 2011 and took 1hr 35mins off his first time before also completing the (flat) Beijing marathon. Ian works for Baker Hughes and has lived and worked all over the world, including the former Soviet Union, Congo, Australia, Libya and now China. He loves the opportunity to experience everything the world has to offer. Having his father diagnosed with Parkinsons has added impetus to his combined running / fundraising efforts and he is running for The Cure Parkinson's Trust. Please go to http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Ayling-2012 to make a donation. Bizarrely, on the same day as the NP marathon, younger brother Gary will also be starting a slightly different endurance charity event as he takes part in the Tuk Tuk rally across India – seems like daft challenges run in the family.