Not being someone who exercises regularly, other than a 10 minute kick around with my kids at football, I wanted to take on a challenge (or two) to raise money for a well deserved charity.

Sophie's Legacy is the staff selected charity of the year for the Menzies Solent office.

Sophie's Legacy was created in memorial of Sophie Fairall and the legacy of change she wanted to create following her fight with a rare form of childhood cancer. The charity aims to support children and their families when staying in hospital.

To support this fantastic charity, on 7 September I will be battling as part of a team of 17 in a Dragon Boat Race day.

Then, on 20 October I'm be putting my aging body through it's paces attempting to complete the illustrious Great South Run.