Well, here we are at year 5!

That's right, this will be my 5th year running the Great North Run. What was born from a fitness journey has now turned into a fundraising passion.

Once again I will be running in memory of Robert Burns, the nephew of my friend Julie. Robert died at the age of 19 due to an undetected heart condition. Julie and her sister Doreen continue to raise funds for CRY and I am honoured to still be a part of this great cause.

Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

With your donation, CRY can reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) by working with cardiologists and family doctors to establish good practice and appropriate screening facilities to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young.

By supporting CRY you will help save young lives from these potentially fatal cardiac conditions.

See how your support can help by visiting www.c-r-y.org.uk