I’ve decided that 2021 is the year that I will up my game fitness wise and I’ll look to raise some cash for a good cause while I’m at it.

The plan is to complete 1000 miles of running/jogging/walking (might even come to crawling) in a calendar year. Day to day general steps do not count. Only dedicated exercise periods will count towards the tally. 

The 1000 Miles (1610km) in a calendar year is the equivalent of having to complete 38 marathons - Or a marathon every 9.5 days. To keep on track i’d need to stay free of injuries and also keep the running up during summer holidays so it’ll be a big increase on what I’m currently doing.

Its scary the amount of people around my age or younger that have had to fight cancer these days. It seems to be everywhere just now. It’s a horrible disease that doesn’t care what age you are & I kept this in mind when selecting the charity. 

CCLASP provide specialist and tailored support to families across Scotland affected by childhood cancer or leukaemia and help to make children's' special wishes come true. Normal life stops when you receive the devastating news that your child has cancer and we try to limit the consequences this can have financially, emotionally, and practically. Our job? To try and raise smiles when times are difficult and arrange the care and support that is crucial, whether it’s free bespoke transport to hospital appointments, or just somebody to talk to.