This year I have chosen to take on two challenges for Smile4Wessex. 

1) Running the Bristol 10km

2) Walking 30km of the Cotswold Way

I don't think anyone, myself included would believe me even 5 months ago if I had said I would be running 10km. Having only started the couch to 5k training program in January 2023, I ran my first 5k in the summer. I've only just passed 6km for the first time in the second week of January 2024 so I have a lot of work to do before the run in May! I have even downloaded a training plan to keep me on track - seriously what has happened to me!

Walking is a bit more in my wheelhouse, but 30km (just under 19 miles) is a REALLY long way! I am very comfortable hitting the 10 mile mark but this will be nearly double with 1000 meters of elevation.

The cause is such a worthwhile one and I am looking forward to these challenges, the first in May and second in June. 

Any donations to support me on these challenges would be amazing. 

Smile4Wessex provide charitable support to the Wessex Neurological Centre, within Southampton General Hospital. This is one of the largest and most highly respected neurological centres in the UK. The unit provides acute specialist care to a population of approximately three million people across the South Coast, the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands, for a variety of neurological conditions, including; brain tumour, brain injury, stroke, brain haemorrhage, epilepsy, motor neurone disease and dementia. Our appeals ensure that the Wessex Neurological Centre is equipped with the very best technology and facilities available, to enhance the range and quality of patient care and to also sponsor pioneering research into new treatments.