Having never run before, in 2014 I decided to run the Wigan 10k to raise monies for ABTA Lifeline. Having witnessed the fantastic work that they do within the travel industry, I decided to set myself a bigger, personal challenge to run 16 races and over 1000 miles in 2016 including my first marathon (London), The Great North Run and a host of other half marathons including Lisbon, Manchester, Southport, Reading and Liverpool. So far on my journey I have completed 15/16 races including 11 half marathons, a marathon and over 1100 miles in total. The nights are drawing in and the journey is getting harder but I know its all in a good cause and nothing compared to the life changing, heart breaking experiences that many of the ABTA Lifeline beneficiaries have to cope with  - so please however small an amount you are able to spare, I would be very grateful for your contribution and support as I embark on what will be an epic journey in 2016!