I started running six years ago in order to lose weight. I lost 5½ stones, and raised over £1000 by running three ½ marathons - but now I'm taking on an even bigger challenge!
Starting on 21st February next year I intend to run 13 half marathons in 13 weeks (hopefully in under 1300 minutes) to raise money for the Stone-based charity STING – Staffordshire’s Therapeutic Independent Neurological Group.
I felt like contributing in my own way by creating this challenge in order to help raise money and awareness for the wonderful charity, STING, as I know a few people affected with neurological disorders. My mother is the closest, who has suffered from fibromyalgia for many years, a friend I attended school with suffered a stroke at a very young age, and the aunt of one of my closest friends suffers from multiple sclerosis.
With neurological disorders including such a wide range issues, it is hard for us not to be affected by it somehow, whether it is personally, or through a friend or family member.
I hope that by doing this challenge, I can gain some well-deserved recognition for this excellent charity!
