On the 10th May, I will be running the Bristol Half Marathon alongside (or slightly behind) Molly and Josh, in memory of my amazing Dad.

Dad always loved setting himself a challenge, so it seems only right to set one for myself too. He would be equally as shocked as I am that I’ve decided to run this far, as well as immensely proud. Dad got me into running when I was younger and we regularly ran together, and also completed the Bristol 5k together back in 2012 dressed as a banana. Although the banana costume won’t be making a comeback this year, the running definitely is.

I’ll be raising money for Great Western Air Ambulance, a charity close to my heart. We are grateful for their efforts, speed and care and we are comforted in the knowledge that he had the best team around him. I’d like to support their charity so they can continue the amazing work that they do.

Thank you for all your support!

On race day I'll be holding onto what Dad would always say: “give it all you’ve got, you’ve got the rest of your life to recover!”