A 106km ultra marathon is the challenge ahead for a Financial Planner this summer.
Informed Choice's Martin Bamford CFP^CM has set his sights on the Isle of Wight Challenge on 23 August to raise cash for The Jigsaw Trust.
It involves a complete circuit of the Isle of Wight coastal path, starting and finishing in Cowes.

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Mr Bamford took up running for the first time two years ago and has since completed four marathons, including the London Marathon last April in 3 hours 39 minutes and the New Forest 50km Ultra Marathon in March this year.
He said: "Ultra distance running is exceptionally rewarding and something that sounds a lot more daunting than it really is. I'm preparing for my first 50 mile ultra marathon, along the North Downs Way on 17 May, and then I will turn my attention to this race around the Isle of Wight on the August bank holiday weekend."

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