Since first having a go at the 5k "Park Run" back in 2020, I've really loved running once a week. I was very uncertain about running, as I'd experienced a lot of joint pain following 5 years of broken sleep when my children were small and not sleeping so well! This said, I originally intended to walk the Park Run course, but I soon got swept up in the event, had a bash at jogging it and haven't looked back. While still not entirely pain-free, running has certainly helped my joints and pain level. I ran the Oxford half-marathon in 2023 and it was one of the best days of my life, a great experience. Now I'm looking forward to trying the London Landmarks half-marathon to support WaterAid...

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Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene should be a normal part of everyone’s daily life. Without all three, people can’t live dignified, healthy lives. With all three, they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.