HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Last September I walked across England solo, in 11 days to raise money for TASC. With big fundraising boots to fill, I've decided to fundraise for TASC again, this time by running a half marathon.

"BUT HANNAH, 13 MILES IN A FEW HOURS IS NO CHALLENGE COMPARED TO WALKING ACROSS THE COUNTRY" I hear you cry!!

And at a glance, you'd probably be right. But those of you who know me will know I find walking pretty easy and super enjoyable... whereas a natural runner I am not, I haven't quite found the running buzz and I find it extraordinarily hard. In fact, as I start my 10k training plan, this is the first time I've ever got to 5k and carried on. I fully anticipate that running this half marathon could well be the most difficult thing I've ever done.

If you don't know, in September 2021 my husband and I were in a hit and run on the M5 coming back from a wedding. Long story short, it wasn't our day to die but I had to be cut out of the car by the emergency services and suffered significant damage to my arm, requiring a blue light visit to A&E, a transfer to another hospital and three rounds of reconstructive surgery. That night I sat in the ambulance for hours outside A&E waiting for bed space and it became incredibly apparent just how frustrating it must be for the wonderful paramedics to be sat in a bay waiting rather than being out helping others who also needed their help... this is why I've chosen to support TASC again, with an optimistic fundraising target.

TASC, The Ambulance Staff charity is the leading UK charity supporting current and retired Ambulance Staff and their families, regardless of role, to enhance their mental and physical well-being during times of need. Ambulance Staff dedicate their lives to supporting and saving others. They see life at its most fragile, often dealing with tragedy on a daily basis. Sometimes they themselves are in need of care and support. Our support enhances their well-being during times of need by helping to alleviate pain, suffering and financial hardship.