I'm excited to share with you my ambitious journey to raise funds and awareness for the Bone Cancer Research Trust, a cause very close to my heart. Over the next year, I will be participating in a series of challenging endurance events, pushing my limits to support those battling bone cancer. Your support can make a huge difference.

Here's what I have planned (2024 so far but more to come in 2025!):

July 2024: Helmsley Marathon - DONE!

Absolute torture! Hardest run I've ever done by quite a way. Tough terrain, but gorgeous scenery. But cramp kicked in at some point in the third lap (of four) and unfortunately didn't relent at all, resulting in me rather overdramatically collapsing to the ground after getting over the finish line.

August 2024: Wasdale Head Horseshoe Fell Challenge

Made it round the Wasdale Horseshoe! 16.3 miles, 2,743m elevation and 8 mountains. Total time 9hr 44min.

Lost all visibility after about an hour, and then the heavens opened with gale force winds and heavy rain battering me for the next 7 hours, so happy that I managed to get it done at all.

Can't really call this one a fell "run" though given that I barely ran any of it! More a combination of hiking, scrambling and rock climbing with a bit of running where the terrain wasn't too tricky. The weather over the past couple of days also turned one of the trickier parts of the route into a fully fledged waterfall that I had to rock climb up! Fortunately(?) I was already soaked to the bone so didn't have to worry about getting any more wet!

October 2024: 70 Miles in 7 Days

In October, I will be pushing my endurance to the next level by running 70 miles over the course of 7 days. This challenge will test my stamina and resilience as I run 10 miles every day for a week.

November 2024: Warrington Way 40 Mile Ultra Marathon

For the final event for 2024, I will be participating in the Warrington Way 40 Mile Ultra Marathon. This ultimate test of endurance will see me running (mainly off road) through the beautiful yet challenging trails around Warrington.

These events are more than just physical challenges for me; they are a way to contribute to the fight against bone cancer. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is dedicated to improving outcomes for those affected by this devastating disease, and your support can help fund vital research and provide much-needed resources.

How You Can Help:

Donate: Any amount, big or small, will be greatly appreciated. You can donate directly on my JustGiving page.

Suggest: Alongside your donation, drop in a message suggesting other events you'd like to see me take on - the best (or the worst, or the stupidest!) ideas may make it into the 2025 list of events.

Share: Please share my story and my JustGiving page with your network. The more people we reach, the greater our impact will be.

Cheer Me On: Your words of encouragement will keep me motivated throughout this journey.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by bone cancer. Thank you for your support and generosity.