I am running along with 1,100 other University of Manchester staff members as part of the 'Purple wave'. My chosen charity is one of the three partner charities the University supports: The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (under Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity).

This is my first running event and it will be a challenge. I do not rank myself as a 'runner' and shy away from competitive events. But on the day I will go for it with my heart and soul.