5 years ago I ran my first marathon and raised two and a half grand for charity. It felt terrific! Since then I've done plenty of runs, hikes, tri's and bikes, but not thought of anyone's benefit but my own.

2016 will be a mountainous year, culminating in September when I’m combining a high altitude adventure with raising some significant cash for charity. Barnardos (who no doubt still reminisce about my 1993 shop window display styled entirely of second hand knickers), do great work for extremely disadvantaged children and for them Im happily hitting the Himalayas. 12 consecutive days of hiking, camping nightly in sub zero temperatures and washing only with an unsavoury damp flannel, and I'll reach Everest Base Camp. What a thrill!

Physical hardship in an amazing landscape with a charitable twist would be a real buzz and if you’d like to put some pounds in my pot id be very appreciative indeed. Thank you!