It's been four years since I first ran the Great North Run for Shift, pressured into by my sister Ally who was then a trustee for the fledgling charity. Since then the charity has got bigger and myself unfitter but despite this I'm back running the half marathon because Shift is a great charity for a cause close to me. If you are able to donate any amount, big or small I greatly appreciate it and will give me the boost I need when puffing and panting my way around the 13 miles.

Thanks for your time.