HUDDERSFIELD Town fan Russell Midgley is fulfilling a New Year's resolution and running a marathon in memory of his father.
Russell, 45, will take part in the Dublin Marathon on October 31 in aid of the Cardiomyopathy Association.
His father, Malcolm, died from a related heart condition two years ago.
Russell, a civil engineer, who now lives in Kent, lived in Huddersfield for more than 25 years.
In his teens he ran for the Longwood Harriers and also played football for the Craven Heifer pub at Crosland Moor.
He said: "Training has been difficult, to say the least, and my wife, Vicky, and three children, Joe, Amy and Max, all think I'm mad, but are very supportive.
"I have been running up to three times a week and as part of my preparations I did a half- marathon in less than two hours.
"I've been watching what I eat and my weight has gone down by one-and-a-half stones.
"I'm really looking forward to the Dublin run, but I'm dreading it a bit too."
Anyone who is interested in sponsoring Russell can call him on 07773899028.
