I have been involved in athletics since the age of 12 and am still involved today as a coach and athlete. When an athlete turns 35yrs old they become a Masters Athlete. This opens up a whole new world of competition, but in typical athletics style unless you are an elite athlete of about 23yrs old there is no funding.

This year the World Masters Athletics Championships are in Malaga. I have set a target to compete there in the W45 long jump.

With cap in hand and pride put aside, I am asking family, friends, athletes and strangers to help my dream of pulling on a Master GB vest a reality.