On April 27, Rachel and I are taking part in Step Out, a sponsored walk/run at Penshurst Place, near Tonbridge, in aid of the Stroke Association.

It is an "all-abilities" event and so there isn't a target distance. You set your own challenge depending on your own abilities.

Each Step Out for Stroke event has a course, starting and finishing in the same location. Most are around one mile in length. Depending on your own ability you can set your own distance, 10 steps, 100 meters, one mile or 10 laps.

I aim to walk as far as I can, but cannot guarantee how far that will be, although having Rachel beside me will encourage me to always take that extra step.

Please support us and this magnificent charity.