A Starting Block is the person, place or moment that inspired you to become who you are today. Unfortunately, not every young person has the opportunity or inspiration to unlock their potential and find their starting block in life. My starting block goes back to the turn of the millennium. It was such a monumental moment in time and space (for me), that I decided to make a big change in my life. I didn’t know what at the time, but subsequently an urge to take up running graced me. Over the years that has diversified, and I have added swimming and cycling to my running. I am going to swim, bike and run 140.6 miles, hopefully in one day, to the start of that most monumental time and decision. Being deeply grateful for that starting block that has been pivotal in shaping my life, my purpose, my aspiration. I'm taking part in the Starting Blocks Challenge to help Dame Kelly Holmes Trust change what's possible for young people. The Trust was set up on the eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by Dame Kelly Holmes. She had a vision to get young lives on track using the unique skills of world class athletes to engage, enable and empower. The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust aims to transform the lives 10,000 young people over the next 10 years and give them the opportunity and the skills to unlock their potential and be the best version of themselves… to find their starting block. Please sponsor me on my challenge and join me in supporting the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust transform lives.