Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect us all personally and professionally. 

As CEO at Muscular Dystrophy UK I am very concerned about the impact felt by our community of people and families who live with degenerative muscle wasting conditions.

I know 2021 will be another challenging year, and therefore decided to support our community by undertaking a tri-event challenge, which will reflect the peaks and troughs we are experiencing. The funds raised will support essential research and services. 

By the 27 February, I had completed over 225 miles, mostly by getting up at 5.45am! But then I sustained an injury on a session, which has since been diagnosed as a tear to my labrum (hip cartilage). I spent March in recovery, only managing 8 miles in a month! 

Whilst awaiting treatment and a longer term diagnosis, my incredible Senior Leadership Team offered to keep my LEJOG going.  

So from the end of March; Rob Burley is continuing LEJOG for a month, he will be followed by Emma Jones-Parry, Stephen Mooney, Wojtek Trzcinski and Dr Kate Adcock. I will update you on their journey and my recovery and return to LEJOG. Who knows, I may even make it back for the marathon over 24hours? 

My original tri-challenges:

On 1st January, I started the virtual Land's End to John O'Groats challenge: 874 miles.

On 11 April, I planned to participate in the virtual Royal Parks Half marathon:13.1 miles. - This has since been cancelled due to injury! 

On 3 October, I hope to complete the  virtual Virgin London Marathon: 26.2 miles. - This has since been cancelled due to injury!

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 children and adults living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. There's currently no cure, and it many cases, it limits lives. Every day counts when you have a progressive condition, that’s why MDUK fund world-class research into treatments and cures as well as providing vital information and support for affected individuals and families to live well.

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