Hi Guys!!!

 

Most of you know that at the age of 18 and at the age of 24, I have had heart episodes. Especially at 24, these attacks nearly destroyed my life and made me very physically and mentally ill and I now have panic disorder as a result.

 

The Doctors who looked after me when I was in and out of hospital are brilliant and ever since I was there I have dreamed about doing something for the British Heart Foundation ever since. But I never thought I'd actually do it. I struggle with my weight, i'm not consistent at the gym, I dont particularly enjoy running or exercising and discipline and willpower are not words you would use closely with my name!

 

So when I applied for this run, I genuinely thought I wouldnt get picked because it's always over-subscribed and 50% hoped I wouldnt. But I made a promise with myself that if I did get picked it was God's/fates way of telling me to invest in something like this. And sure enough I got picked. I'm absolutely terrified. But I am up for the challenge to raise some serious money for this charity and hopefully change my image health and fitness in the process!

 

This is one of the bggest things- if not the biggest I have ever done. I'm just not the type of person who runs half-marathons. But I know one thing- when I was 24 I was doubtful I'd see my 29th birthday the way my health was and I've decided this year rather than partying and boozing like I do every other birthday year I want to do something worthwhile and make a tiny difference in the world.

Thank you for your support - it will be spurring me on in the next few months gruelling training! I'll keep you updated with how its going :) Please get all your friends and family to sponsor me - every penny really does count.

Paul x

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