Over the past year, running has helped keep me going and act as a great distraction from that which must not be named. With no organised events happening any time soon, I was keen to conquer my own challenge and try and promote something positive at the same time. The Ridgeway is fondly known as "Britain's oldest road" and although I am only aiming to do half (circa 73km) I thought this would be a good way to test my mental and physical fortitude. This is a relatively selfish event as its something I have wanted to do for a while, but I thought it would be a good way to raise some much needed money to help those who really need it.

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