After coming third in the first British Laser Run Championships I have been invited to represent GB as an athlete in the World Laser Run Championships in Cape Town by PentathlonGB. As I am now approaching 60 this year it may be my only opportunity to have the honour of representing my country and I would be grateful for any contributions towards my estimated travel costs. Any unused donations will be given to PentathlonGB South West to support their young athletes across the region.

After having a difficult time over the last six years I have been very fortunate to work with young grass roots athletes as a pistol coach, and was encouraged to take part in the Laser Run for the experience to improve my coaching. The support I received from the athletes during the race was hugely inspiring to get me across the line to find I had qualified for selection.