I'm not a runner, or at least, I wasn’t.

But this year, I’m taking on two big challenges: the Cardiff 10K in September and the Cardiff Half Marathon in October.

It’s a massive step (or several thousand) outside my comfort zone, but I’m doing it to push myself and raise money for a cause that means a lot to me.

I’m running in honour of two special people - my Grandpa Keith and my Uncle Alan, and raising funds for Forget-me-not Chorus — a charity that’s far more than just a job to me.

Yes. I feel awkward asking, but if you can donate the cost of a double espresso to Forget-me-not Chorus, you’d be helping an incredible charity, and inspiring me through every kilometre!

Will I be a runner at the end of it all?

I'll keep you posted.

Thank you | diolch ffrindiau

NB If a sponsor is connected to the participant, their donations only qualify for Gift Aid if the participant pays the full cost of the event. I am running on a paid for place so if you are a ‘connected person’ please don't claim Gift Aid i.e. a wife, husband or civil partner, a brother, sister, parent or grandchild, the wife, husband or civil partner of a relative, and/or a company under the control of the donor, or under control of connected persons.