100 Miles on foot for the Children's Hospice South West.

In 2023, I achieved a significant milestone by completing two ultra marathons: a 50-mile solo in February and a 100km (62-mile) challenge in May with support from an amazing crew. Now, I'm setting my sights on an even greater endeavour - my first-ever 100-mile ultra marathon. While there's no exact date set yet, all being well, it will likely take place in January or February 2024.

Thanks to the incredible support from all of you, we've already raised an impressive £18,200 for the Children's Hospice South West. My goal is to reach £20,000, and with your help, I believe we can make it happen.

My journey into running began 15 years ago in 2007 after I made the life-altering decision to quit drinking. Prior to that, up until the age of 27, I was not involved in any sports. I spent every weekend on the beer, and it eventually became a problem that led to binge drinking nearly every night of the week. I reached a point where I spent a few days in the hospital and realised I needed to make a lifestyle change. At the time, I hated running, but it felt like life couldn't get any worse. Within a year of starting to run, I completed my first 26.2-mile marathon and raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, earning an award for my efforts that was presented to me at the Tower of London. Since then, I've run countless marathons, including the London Marathon, and more recently, I've ventured into the world of ultra marathons while raising funds for the Children's Hospice South West. I often talk to people who find themselves in situations similar to what I faced before I became a runner, and while it may sound like a cliché, I can honestly say, that if I can do it, so can you! If you can walk and have no serious illness, with a bit of practice, you too can become a runner.

Taking on this 100-mile journey is both exhilarating and humbling. It might require up to 36 hours of continuous running and walking, and with such a daunting distance, there's always the possibility of injury or illness. While I haven't experienced a "Did Not Finish" (DNF) in an ultra marathon so far, this does not guarantee success in my next challenge. Yet, just as in my previous ultra marathons, I'm prepared to give it my all, remain hopeful for the best, and savour every moment of this incredible adventure.

Your support means the world to me and to the Children's Hospice South West. Please consider contributing to this cause, and together, let's make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children and their families.

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Steve Heller