Hello my lovelies

I will be taking on the challenge of my lifetime in January 2018. I will be running in the Montane Spine race , a 268 mile race along the full length of the Pennine way, in winter, carrying all my kit, within the 168 hour cut-off.

This year I did the shorter (108 mile) version, and was faced with mud, snow, mud, ice, mud, and much tiredness. There was also some mud. I enjoyed it so much that here I am, going for the big one.

I will also be taking along for the ride, Lindley the Ultra Bear   who kept me company this year - I haven't actually told him yet - it wont be a pretty sight when he does find out.

I want to raise money for the Little Lives Appeal, which is the premature baby unit in Milton Keynes hospital, where my grandson James was born 12 weeks early, and weighing just 2lb 12ozs. The staff there really looked after him, as well as Mum and Dad. I am happy to say that James is a healthy little 6 year old now. The unit relies heavily on donations to be able to buy equipment.

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