As some of you know, pneumococcal meningitis made me very poorly when I was a kid and is responsible for my tremor (apologies to anyone I have spilt a drink over) and iffy balance (apologies if I have bumped into you). I am incredibly fortunate that I made a good recovery and can go out running. It will be a privilege to go back to my roots and to run the Great North Run for the Meningitis Research Foundation in September. This charity funds research on meningitis prevention, diagnosis and treatment. If you are able to donate, that would be much appreciated. And look out for me on the telly in September!