I am crazily at it again! However, a new and different challenge …. 3 half marathons in 4 weeks!

Lake Vyrnwy - 17 Sep 23

Cardiff - 1 Oct 23 

Great Eastern (Peterborough) - 15 Oct 23

Whilst I have run plenty of half marathons, I have never run 3 in such close proximity (just a weekend off between them) therefore, it’s a real test as I have no idea how my body will Hold up!  

As most of you know, my wife Carla and I welcomed our son Albie into the world on 14 Mar 21.  Albie’s was born with Down Syndrome, which we knew about from very early in the pregnancy so we were well prepared and informed. However, there is still a lot of unwarranted stigma surrounding Down Syndrome and never was this more evident than some of the very early conversations, with medical professionals, which included lots of ‘sorry for the diagnosis etc’.  As you can imagine this was not only unhelpful but also very disheartening.  

Thankfully, we were very quickly introduced to the charity Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS) who I can honestly say have been phenomenal with their support and guidance! Through online learning, specialist baby classes, Makaton signing courses and many more events, our knowledge of Down Syndrome has continued to grow and we can’t wait to continue to see Albie grow and lead an independent life.  

We cannot thank PADS enough which is why I continue to support and thank them through my running and other sporting events. 

I am running the ‘3 in 4’ in support of PADS. This is ultimately to try and help dispel the stigma surrounding Down Syndrome and show just how amazing people with Down Syndrome are!

The final half is also being run by my amazing sister Claire! She is also supporting Positive About Down Syndrome & I can’t thank her enough for her love and support always! Albie adores his Auntie!