Raising money for Rainbows!

Hi, I’m Leyla! This September, I'm planning to cover around 200 miles along the South West Coast Path over the course of a couple of weeks to raise funds for my local Girl Guides unit (1st Abergavenny).

I’ve been passionate about trail running for the last five years, gradually progressing from struggling through a single mile to completing multiple ultra marathons. Now, I’m excited to take on a new and very different challenge. With support from my mum, partner Hugh, and Jessie the dog, I’ll be tackling this adventure with a backpack full of flapjacks - and probably a few blisters by the end! I'll aim to cover about 20 miles a day, with some much-needed rest days in between. (Though I say "running," there will definitely be a lot of walking... maybe even some crawling!)

I've been volunteering with Rainbows for about a year now, and watching the girls learn, play, share, and grow each week has been an absolute joy. They are truly brilliant, and I hope this challenge will not only inspire them but also help raise funds to support our group :)