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Last year, I took part in the Hyrox event at London's ExCel arena and raised money for Help 4 Heroes. It followed my bi-lateral hip replacement operation and represented the 1 year anniversary. Well....

Having been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in spring 2024 and discovering that the cancer had moved into my lymph nodes, the focus shifted and so I'm now keen to do all I can to help the work of Prostate Cancer charities but to also encourage men to get themselves checked and to talk in order to help each other. We can't allow the silent suffering through this evil illness and we need to give ourselves the opportunity to turn the situation on its head with positivity.

It is fair to say that more people now survive cancer than lose the battle and I know that there are different and more aggresive forms. The diagnosis does not have to represent the countdown to the end, especially when you think that life itself is a countdown to an end, anyway, but we press on and enjoy life. We have to stay positive, fight the fight but also look after ourselves and our bodies, after all, it's the only body you have. It's never too late to get fit and put yourself in the best place to fight not only cancer but any other nasty illness that takes hold.

I took part in the Hyrox event last November and some of you will have seen the pictures and videos on my facebook feed and other social media. It was tough, last year, having set out with new hips and I'm not going to deny that it was a real case of slugging it out but this year feels different, despite my diagnosis. I have a time to beat and will once again be taking part in the PRO category which is the toughest version of the event. I will be beating my time and I hope that you will be able to cheer me along in raising money for Prostate Cancer and to encourage men to think about their health and to not hide.

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