Welcome to Orchid's training zone and thank you for signing up to run your event for Orchid. You've given up your time to train and fundraise for Orchid and we want to ensure we support you every step of the way ahead of the big day.

Please use this site to plan your training runs, work out your predicted race times based on your training runs, share your running experiences with other Orchid runners through our online blog or ask our running expert questions about your training regime, kit or nutrition advice. It's easy to use and packed full of information so please click away to ensure you're fully prepared for your run.

Don't forget we've also sent you your running pack complete with fundraising ideas and advice and if you require any sponsor forms, collection boxes etc then please just get in touch today by emailing events@orchid-cancer.org.uk

And please remember what a fantastic thing you're doing for Orchid by helping us to fight male cancer. Here's a quick reminder of the cancer statistics affecting men:

• Testicular cancer is the most common cancer for men aged 15-45; each year around 2,000 young men are diagnosed and face the emotional and physical trauma of fighting this disease.
• Prostate cancer is now the biggest cancer threat to men in the UK with over 30,000 cases diagnosed each year; sadly one man dies every hour from this disease.
• Cancer of the penis is thankfully very rare in Europe. It is most often diagnosed in men over the age of 60 years. There are about 360 cases in the UK every year and sadly one in four patients does not survive.

Behind each statistic is a man; this could be you or a loved one, and behind each man there are family and friends who are affected by these 'men's cancers'. By running for Orchid you are helping us to see the back of men's cancer. Thank you!