On Sunday 16 April 2023 I ran my first marathon, in Manchester. I completed the 42km in 4 hours and 7 minutes, a good 23 minutes ahead of my target time. 

Six weeks later at the end of May I am running my second, the 2023 Edinburgh Marathon.

For the Manchester Marathon I didn’t hold any fundraiser. I asked people to donate something — money, time, skills — to something they felt needed it.

For Edinburgh I am outright raising money, for Samaritans, who feel to me like an arm’s length emergency service for people who feel there is no point continuing life.

Running Manchester was so painful. I would be grateful if you would support my attempt (and the resulting pain). I’ve set a modest target. Anything you all pledge I will match up to a total of £250. I hope you can help me reach (maybe pass) that goal.

Thank you. 🙏🏼