I’m John, and I’m running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for a cause that has become very personal. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2024. I had no symptoms and no family history but I requested a PSA test at my local surgery as a precaution.

Fortunately, it was caught early. I still have no symptoms and no treatment is needed right now.

I feel incredibly lucky, and that’s exactly why I’m doing this. Too many men don’t get checked until it’s too late. So I’m jogging for the Crown Jewels – mine and everyone else’s – to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

If a cheeky half marathon can help more men catch it early, it’s worth every sore muscle. Please donate if you can – and if you’re a bloke over 50, maybe book that PSA test too!