Heart Health Half Marathon: Keeley's Run & Raise

Hi, everyone! I'm Keeley, and I have decided to run the Sheffield half marathon in April this year. This choice might surprise you (especially you, Mum...) considering I used to be the kid shedding tears before every school cross-country event, desperately avoiding participation. But here we are, and I'd love your support!

I have chosen to support the Australian Heart Foundation, primarily to raise awareness around heart health and encourage speaking up if something isn't right. As many of you know, we were a solid family of five until we went on a family holiday in Bali, and our lives changed forever. My dad, Tony, died suddenly after having a heart attack. He was just 46 years old. Seven years on, and that traumatic night still plays on my mind often - would it be different if he'd spoken up when he wasn't feeling 100%? So, this one is for him—the dad who would take us on runs after school (much to my disgust) and support us no matter what. I know he'll be proud of me for this one.