Most people slow down when they turn 50. I’m speeding up. Instead of a party, I’m marking the half-century by running 7 marathons in 12 months

For over five years, my mother has been living with the debilitating effects of Motor Neurone Disease. This has taught me not to take a single step for granted, while my legs will tire, they will keep moving, so I am running because she can’t.

That’s why I’m attempting this challenge, I want to turn my milestone into momentum for a cure. My challenge starts in Mumbai on the 18th January and finishes on 6th December in Singapore. My pain will be temporary; the need to defeat MND is permanent.