For those that know me well, you'd agree I am the most accident prone person and lucky to still be alive. Everything I’ve pulled, strained, twisted, fractured, bashed and bumped Nick Baker (the most fabulous sports therapist and trainer) and Dominic Senior of Holly Cottage Chiropractic Clinic (one amazing chiropractor), have picked up the pieces, fixed, and got me back into working order! Without them, this challenge would still be a dream.

During this time, I have been lucky enough to get to know the Baker family in Sutton Coldfield and a truly remarkable and inspirational member, Anne. (Nicks Mum)

Without her continued support and encouragement, supply of tea and cake - her usual reply was “sod it” when mentioning I was on a diet then delving into the largest piece-  I would have given up on this “fitness” malarkey long ago.   -  I have the “A-Team” behind me or should that be “B-Team”!

Unfortunately on 25^th February 2007, Anne passed away, and so I am doing this for and because of her and all those that fight so courageously until the end of any illness.   She and I had always joked about me doing this, The Great Midlands Run on 3^rd June. Its no Joking matter now – ITS SERIOUS TRAINING TIME!

Plus I’m keeping family tradition up…my dad and godmother did it for 9 years (retired injured)..if only we’d known Nick and Dominic then!!

Dig Deep, give generously and make it worth every step of the 8.5 mile route! If it helps remember I'm starting with 0 mile ability!