My oldest friend and his family have been through hell over the past couple of years thanks to cancer. They've lost multiple loved ones and he is having to endure his own battle at the moment.

Therefore, I felt it only right that while doing a fitness challenge to improve my physical and mental health that I tried to raise some money for a charitable organisation which is very much close to their hearts. So if you can spare anything to give to Marie Curie it would be very much appreciated.

Starting today, Tuesday the 13th of May, I shall do a 5k run every single day for 31 days. I originally wanted to do this during the month of May, but a back injury pushed it back a fortnight. The challenge shall end on Thursday the 12th of June.

Follow me on Instagram @craigfowler86 to track "the journey".

I have a few nights out planned between now and the finishing line, so this should be interesting...