Healthy living robert heads for the canary wharf jog

By Simon Hayes on May 22, 2008 8:59 AM |

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ROBERT DENTON is living the healthy life as he gets set to run the Canary Wharf Jog.

The 25-year-old, who works at Waitrose in Canary Wharf, gave up smoking, is eating mountains of fruit and doing plenty of exercise before he has his first crack at the jog on June 4.

He’s part of the Waitrose Wharfers team which is raising money to support the British Heart Foundation. But he admitted he’s facing the 10km run with trepidation.

“I’m a bit nervous,” he said. “But I’m really keen to do it because it’s such a great cause. My dad and granddad both suffer from heart problems so it’s a hereditary thing in my family.

“I might only be young but I realise it’s important to look after yourself.”

Robert, who lives in Bow, hopes other people will be inspired to join him.

He said: “This is something everyone can do, it’s not just for people working in Canary Wharf. It would be great if people living around the area got involved too. It’s a great social event. It’s brilliant.”

There is still time to join Robert and register for this year’s Canary Wharf Jog. More than 1,200 people have already signed up but there’s room for more.

Runners are advised to pre-register, although there are a limited number of places available on the day of the event.

Entertainment will begin at 6pm and the run itself at 6.30pm.

To register, visit www.bhf.org.uk/londonjogs