I’m running a half marathon this next weekend (Sun 15Sept) to raise money for the brilliant charity ‘Mind’ in memory of my lovely friend Kat Lyle.  Kat was one of the most bubbly, friendly people I’ve ever known and she had an incredible ability to make everyone feel part of a group.  Kat was usually the one who got us all doing some daft outdoor sporting-type activity and I distinctly remember her trying to persuade me that I would be able to run a half-marathon after she had run one herself.

I miss her smiley face and massive hugs and it struck me that trying to run a half-marathon to raise money would be a good way to remember her.  Having been training for a few months (on the quiet, just in case I really couldn’t run that far even with practice!), I’m going to try to run a half this next weekend, so 13.1 miles of pain awaits.  If for any reason I end up injured/ill beforehand, I’ll sign up for the next one nearby with free places.

I would really really appreciate it if you would like to sponsor me to raise money for this brilliant cause, and knowing that money will be going to such a good charity in Kat's memory will help to keep me going till the end.  Thank you! :)

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