I have decided to run 100km during December for an incredible charity called Foundation for Change, and I really need your help.

I am not a fit man. I've never run half marathons, or 10km 'fun runs', or even parkruns. This feels like a ridiculous endeavour, as the days get shorter and colder (with Christmas party season also ramping up!). But I'm getting amazing support from Emma at Perpetua Fitness and Coaching , and I'm going to really throw myself at it.

I'm putting myself through the challenge for an incredible charity that is really dear to me. Foundation for Change helps people who've completed addiction treatment, to make sense of the world around them, and the life impacts that caused their challenges.

Through an intensive 8 week programme people learn sociology, psychology, feminism and politics, to get a grounded understanding of the forces that affect us all. The impact is profound, and fills a stark gap in support between leaving treatment and re-entering society. Please do take a couple of minutes to watch this , which describes the approach and the lasting change.

I'll be tracking progress on Strava, so feel free to follow along to give me encouragement and/or gentle ridicule. I know this is a really expensive time of year, and many others will be asking for donations, but I would be so grateful for however much you can offer.

Thank you so much, big love ❤️