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"Never do things by halves" - Except when running 3 in a 3 week window!

3 half marathons, 1 cause: Dementia UK

After a long absence from the running scene I put my trainers back on, joined the local Walk to Run group in April & am enjoying being back!!

I was signed up for 2 challenges, I planned running 2 x 1/2 marathons in September (Lake Vyrnwy 13th & Shewsbury 27th) and decided to fundraise for a charity so close to my heart, Dementia UK.

But a few weeks after setting up my page something got me thinking about another 1/2 - Cardiff, 4th Oct but entries had long closed and it was full. However, I managed to get a place with the very charity I had already chosen, Dementia UK. 3 in a 3 week calendar window is a little bonkers but I'm putting in the training & I intend to have fun & have those living with dementia firmly in my mind & my focus.

Many of you will know the change of career I made later on in life and you'll know the difference for the better it has made to my life: planning, leading, delivering and providing meaningful & varied activities for residents at a local care home. They are all so special, I love getting to know them & spending time with them. But dementia has been a change in their lives, possibly the greatest change & challenge for them and their families.

I won't throw stats at you but simply say your donation will make a difference. So let's make a difference together and help people to get the support they need - I'll run, you give whatever you feel you want to, if you want to.

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