On Sunday 14th July 2019, I will be taking part in an Ironman in Bolton. This will comprise a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile (very hilly!) bike ride, followed by a 26.2 mile run. This will be a huge personal challenge for me, but I'm looking forward to getting out there, if only for the amount of food I can eat after a whole day of exercising...!

Along the course of these 140.6 miles, I'm hoping to to raise awareness and money for Jonathan's Voice, a charity which was set up in late 2017 in memory of my friend, colleague and mentor Jonathan McCartney.

Jonathan's Voice are working to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, and particularly to educate employers to create the right support structures and policies to support employees. They haven't been around long, but I have seen the impact the charity has had within the IP profession - so I'm hoping to raise some money to help them continue the good work! For more information on their amazing work, please take a look at their website http://jonathansvoice.org.uk.

Any donation you can make for this worthwhile cause will be greatly appreciated.

I am hoping to share updates on my training and events in the lead up to the big day on here, but in the meantime, feel free to follow my progress on Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/6610499