Having reached the ripe old age of 50 I have decided it’s time to take up running. Some might say this smacks of a mid-life crisis, and that might well be true!

I have also dragged Emma into this crazy bid for fitness and signed us both up for our first ever 5k.

As part of this new endeavour we are hoping to raise some money for Wood Street Mission in Manchester. This charity supports children and families living in poverty with practical help and services, so I’d be really grateful if you could sponsor us a pound or two 😀

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