On Saturday 12th September I will be completing the Born Survivor challenge. This is an assault course that covers 28 obstacles over 12km and 150mtr elevation in the Ribble valley on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border. This will be my 9th year in attendance and my aim is to make the big 10 in 2027.

I will be thinking of my father in law every step of the way, as we lost him to cancer on 22nd June just one day after Father’s Day and 2 days after my own Birthday. So, although it will be hard, I know I’m doing it for an amazing cause.

Over the 4th and 5th July I covered 20 miles. Working in a team of 3 we completed multiple 8km circular route (over 80 miles), taking a well earned break when my team members respectively took to the circuit themsleves. This started at midday on the 4th and continued through until 1pm the following day. I have only ever covered a 20 mile distance once before in my life and that was a very long time ago. So, I am happy that was able to pushmy body further than it has been pushed for some time. But I am doing this for a great cause.

Saint Michael’s is the local hospice care charity ensuring people affected by terminal illness across the Harrogate district can access high quality, personalised care. We do this by offering a range of services from our Hornbeam Park-based hospice, and out in the community in people’s own homes, as well as reaching out regionally and nationally. We are also passionate about working in partnership to enable others to offer hospice-standard care. We believe everyone should get care that is personalised and responsive to their individual needs.