For those of you that know me well, you will be aware that I had a real health scare 8 years ago. For those that do not, I had a mild heart attack and was diagnosed with high cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes (mainly a result of an unhealthy lifestyle).

After having this scare, I changed my lifestyle and was able to achieve full fitness, reverse my diabetes and substantially reduce my medication. I am now a seasoned (later in life) runner and have a much more balanced and healthy life.

However, these positive changes also led me to believe I was invincible and whilst on a trip to New York earlier this year I was unfortunate enough to contract undiagnosed COVID-19, and upon returning home I also unwittingly passed the virus onto my daughter.

Whilst not as bad as others, my recovery from this has been tough and has opened my eyes to the risk it poses to vulnerable groups. Now I am on the right track, I wanted to do something out of my comfort zone, going off-road to take part in the Exmoor Trail Challenge.

I’m doing this to raise awareness and highlight how real and dangerous this virus is. There has been so many differing opinions and guidelines, but I feel we need to do more to help protect the most vulnerable in our society.

 Anyway, you’re welcome to comment and or ask questions but please if you can, put your hands in your pocket, so we can give a little to those who don’t get enough or any recognition from the government, local community shield groups!

Thanks