In November last year, Joe Harris, was tragically killed in a car accident whilst doing charity work in South Africa.

Joe was one of my best friends throughout school, and he never failed to put a smile on your face or brighten up your day. So many of my best childhood memories are centred around this amazing guy. Not only was he a smart, funny and kind man, but also an exceptional sportsman. He represented GB at triathlon and I can imagine how hard he'd laugh at me trying to attempt one.

Joe was also a trustee to The Dominic Beer Memorial Charity, which looks at funding ways to help those with mental health problems.

In memory of Joe, and to help support a charity so close to his heart, I will take part in Stratford's (shortish) Triathlon 2018.