A MILKMAN whose granddad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's six years ago is running the London Marathon.
Tim Davis of Braintree decided to run for his granddad Eric, after learning that Alzheimer's Research UK is struggling to raise funds to undertake new research.
He said: "My granddad is my inspiration for taking on this challenge.
"He is 78 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's six years ago. Since then I've been shocked to learn that there isn't enough money for research to develop new treatments."
Tim works for Sunrise Dairies in Braintree, with his milk round covering Loughton and North Weald.
Being a milkman is a favourite family career path, as Tim's granddad also used to deliver milk.
In preparation for the daunting slog across London, Tim has given up smoking and regularly ditches his routine post-work nap to instead acclimatise his body to the rigors of a marathon.
Speaking about the task of juggling the unconventional hours of being a milkman with training for the marathon, Mr Davis said: "I get up at 1.30 every morning, have lunch at 6am and finish at midday."
