I'm having to repost this Crowdfund as I didn't change the settings on the page and the fund ended yesterday. I'm hoping NEW friends will help me reach the revised target. PLEASE HELP!! Thanks Billions. Barney.

Everyone who knows me will realise one thing. I am built for comfort, and DEFINITELY not for speed. However, most of 2017 - well, since the end of March, anyway, has seen a desire for me to massively improve my physical fitness. As I write, I am closing in on having lost 4 stone - around 26kg, which to put into context is the current weight of my eldest daughter, Livy!

I have started running. I hate running!! 3 years ago I had a torn cruciate ligament repaired in my left knee, and went through several months of difficult and painful Physiotherapy to strengthen the knee back to near-normal. Carrying a huge excess of weight didn't help my recovery. I'm happy to report that the knee is holding out, so far, as I step up the distances and time spent running.

And so - I have entered into a 5K run on October 1st 2017, The Bramham 5K in Wetherby. I would be humbled but delighted if friends and family would spare a few quid in sponsorship. This money will go towards much-needed exercise equipment for Broadgate School, as the Parent Teacher Association continue their incredible efforts to raise funds for the "Trim Trail." Encouraging the children to exercise in a fun and safe way resonates with my personal goal of self-improvement, and I can think of no better cause.

PLEASE HELP. (It's me. Barney. Running. Yes, I know!!) Thanks in advance, everyone. XXXXXX