In 2020, just before the first lockdown, I ran my first half marathon raising money for Centre 33, the youth counselling provider. Five years on, I'm doing it again! Supporting mental health is more important than ever.

My recent 10K time of 45:57 puts me in contention for beating my half marathon PB of 1:38:00, which I set in that 2020 run. 10 weeks to go...

Centre 33 supports young people (up to age 25), across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with their emotional and practical needs. They've helped people I know. Their services are free, confidential, and available without appointment. Last year they worked closely with nearly 4,000 young people.