A couple of years ago, my good friend Ian lent me a book called “The Rise of the Ultra Runners”.  He said he could see me running an ultra marathon one day.  I laughed and said no chance.  A normal marathon is far enough thank you.  But he had planted a seed in my head, and he made me wonder if I could.

In the few years I have known him, Ian has been a running inspiration to me.  In his younger days, he clocked some super impressive times that most of us could only dream of.  He is humble, unassuming, caring and an all-round star who lights up every room he walks into.  Hearing of his MND diagnosis was a shock and so very sad.

Ian is one of the most positive people I have ever had the pleasure to know.  He makes a long-lasting impression on everyone he meets, not least all those young people over the years who have been fortunate enough to call him their teacher.  He is managing his condition by keeping as busy and active as he can, but it is not easy.  To remind him of how amazing he is, I will be running the Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile ultramarathon on Good Friday especially for him, and hoping I can raise funds for the MND Association along the way. 

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