Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page for my Great North Run entry.

Running has never been my strong point, infact has always been more of my achilles heal so to speak as I'm sure anyone who knows me would agree.  That was all until I found that lacing up the running shoes was a great way of clearing my head, reducing the stresses of everyday life and generally feel better about everything. 

With all that said I didn't plan on going above a 10k run, that was until my cousins let me know they had got their Great North Run places so why didn't I join them?  After pondering the idea I thought what the hell, but if I do it it will be for a good cause!

For many years now I have suffered with Ulcerative Colitis & IBS so know how much it can get in the way of what most people take for granted.  The daily ritual of remembering to take the tablets to keep everything under control with the knowledge that there is no cure!!!  This is why I have decided to run for Crohn's & Colitis UK - they undertake valuable research into these disorders and without funding wouldn't be able to continue the brilliant work that they do.

Did you know that for every £1 donated to Crohn's & Colitis UK 84p goes to the cause, only 16p is used for admin!

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