In the beginning of this extraordinary year I took up the extraordinary challenge of running 21 half marathons in 2021 for the memory of our beloved cat Nermal and to raise much-needed funds for the Worthing branch of CATS PROTECTION, which was badly hit by the pandemic. The 21st and the final one would be GREAT NORTH RUN, the world's biggest half marathon, on 12^th September 2021.

As of 13th September 2021, I can happily confirm that I've completed all 21 half marathons, covering 443 kilometres in 50 hours, 16 minutes and 44 seconds, and burning 38,700 calories along the way!

Please visit media gallery for the maps and photos of this challenge!

For more than 90 years, Cats Protection has been working for a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats Protection has rehomed over 1.5 million cats and kittens, and championed the rights of our feline friends. Whilst remembering Nermal and the joy he brought us for 14 years, I couldn't think of a charity to raise funds for more fitting than Cats Protection. This challenge was for Nermal and the wonderful, dedicated team at the Worthing & District branch of the UK’s largest feline welfare charity!

I am absolutely humbled by the generosity of my supporters, both online and offline, not only in Worthing but from places like Germany and Turkey!

Thank you for your time, thank you for your support!

James xx

Cats Protection, Worthing & District Charity Shop is located at:

35 Rowlands Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3JJ

For more information: www.cats.org.uk