When my younger sister Lizzie died (10 years ago this year) I had never heard of sepsis and the stats surrounding it were shocking.

I signed up to run #GNR40 last year and Covid put a stop to it.  I was actually pleased.  This year I have my place and have debated this. BUT if I don’t do it now I never will.  

I’m so disappointed to not be running in South Shields we’re I was born and lived for 32 years. The places where I’ve been with family and friends.

I’m not a runner and am not a fan of running although I get out a bit, I am hoping in the 8 weeks leading up to it to make the best of it.  Anyone who knows me knows 5k is doable and 10k is a lot (a lot a lot!) so not quite sure how I’ll manage 13.1 miles.  There’ll be walking and possibly a bit of pain but I’ll be doing it for Lizzie, we always watched the run, she was up for anything and I know she’d have joined in too.  Lizzie was fit and healthy and had just turned 21 if I can tell you anything about Sepsis is that is it quick, merciless and unbiased.  

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