Thanks for checking out this page. I'm running/jogging/crawling the York 10K to raise money for Aphasia Support. Now if you know me, you'll know that while I have done this before, it was some time ago and I was a) younger, b) carrying a little less 'junk in the trunk'. This is seriously going to be a challenge this time around and I've two months to prepare for it ... ! If you're not already you can follow my progress on Instagram @the_running_mare 

So what is Aphasia? It's a speech and language disorder, often as a result of stroke, which leaves someone needing to learn how to speak again. Aphasia Support is a small local Yorkshire charity that provides incredible practical help with this. If you've ever seen someone after a stroke, you'll know how important this is. 

Please do consider making a small donation on this page (and ticking the Gift Aid box if you can!) Not only will you be supporting a great local cause, but you also get to laugh at me hauling my not-inconsiderable-lycra-clad-bulk across the city of York on Sunday 6th August! :-)