Greg Savage was diagnosed in September 2015 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle-wasting condition for which there is currently no cure. I am raising funds for essential research into this condition, research that has made some great progress recently to really make a difference and improve the quality of life of young people like Greg.   

I didn't plan to do this challenge from the very start – it began as R.E.D. (run every day) January to as a personal challenge. The long, dark, wet Cumbrian days were tough, but when the 1st of February arrived I found I wanted to go for another run and wondered how far I could push it.   

Setting myself a daily minimum distance of 3 miles (5k) this has developed into a greater challenge of running 2,000miles over the year which will mean running an average of 38.5 miles a week or 5.5 miles a day.    

I plan to keep things interesting by incorporating some “milestones” along the way – the most ambitious of which is my first “ultra” (an event longer than a standard marathon) in the form of the “Keswick to Kendal” challenge on 28th July. 33 miles following a straight line between the two towns that will take in the second highest peak in England (Helvellyn) and around 10,000 feet of climbing...    

I will also be looking for company on some of my runs, plus new route ideas, so if you fancy joining me, get in touch through either the Facebook page or my Strava profile:   

www.facebook.com/RED4GREG

https://www.strava.com/athletes/3500865