So…where to start.

Am I running for my son (Olsen Lyle Faulkner)? autism awareness? the national autistic society? my family or myself? 

Well the answer is all.

So the journey, past or present? Suggest we concentrate on the present.

Olsen Lyle Faulkner is my loving, caring son. He is 8 years old currently non-verbal and high on the autistic spectrum. Olsen attends a special needs school and has little understanding of the world as we see it (and there is nothing wrong with this, it's simply a different view).

The last 8 years for myself & family have been challenging, the understanding process during this journey hasn’t been the easiest for me personally. I’ve struggled to enjoy at times & been selfish in others.

I’ve slowly come to terms with this and understand “we are where we are” and the situation is 95% how you react to it and 5% the situation itself. My own selfish view point has stopped me enjoying the process at times and this is something I’m working hard on to change. 

Running helps me personally, grabbing my trainers and just going for a run! Clearing the head, gathering thoughts and looking after my own general health. So running the London marathon ticks a lot of boxes!

My focus now is Olsen's happiness! Enjoying time with my son and working on enjoying the journey rather than worrying about the destination.