Hello friends and all

I have done lots of races in England and Scotland, including 76 half marathons, 8 marathons and 15 Great North Runs. 

I am slowing down a bit, now an OAP, but still enjoy longer or tough races if I remember to pace myself and keep a bit back for the last miles.  I have managed 3 marathons in the last year.

Having started working with Team Kenya in the last 18 months, I was chuffed to get the chance to run the Paris marathon and raise some money for the wonderful range of interconnected projects in Ndhiwa.  4 winter months is a good time to train with Stocksfield Striders, Maddy (my Irish Setter) and running into or out of work.  I feel lucky to still be fit and able to run and will be grateful for any sponsorship.  I am going to pay all my own costs.

Latest training run - Sunderland Strollers' Doorstep HM on 3rd December - took it easy 1.44.