Why am I running the Great North Run?

I am not a runner in the slightest. I am a couch potato who loves snuggling with my dog watching true crime documentaries while crocheting and drinking tea. Yes, I am secretly an old lady masquerading as a younger person. The thought of running a half marathon has never been a burning desire in my crazy brain. Although I have enjoyed running in the past that was before becoming a mum and having my world ran by 2 miniature versions of myself.

So why on earth would I go from not running even for a bus to signing up for the Great North Run. Well, I would like to give you a more wholesome answer than I am a little crazy, but I guess that’s the crooks of it. The real question is why I am running it for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

As I said previously, I am a mum to 2 adorably annoying preteens but as much as they drive me up the wall, I can’t even begin to imagine my life without them. I have had the absolute privilege to watch them grow from cheeky little monkeys to sassy preteens and we still have many years to go (I have been informed by my youngest he is not moving out until he is at least 30) However I know not all parents are as lucky as I have been some experience a world of pain with an extremely sick child and some experience the worst pain I could ever imagine loosing a child.

I am honoured to be friends with 2 incredible human beings who have endured and still endure this pain. They have been fundraising for GOSH in memory of their beautiful baby boy Owyn for years. In the past I have helped fundraise in other ways but this year it just felt right to sign up for the Great North Run and dedicate my time to fundraising in Owyn’s memory.

People who know me know that the ADHD bunny in my head (Clive) loves a challenge and lives for proving people wrong even if the only person who is doubting me is myself. Clive is a taskmaster and has already sunk his teeth into the dopamine feast that is this challenge. We have all new gear, a shiny new notebook to log runs and several dedicated playlists created on Spotify ready for whatever mood I find myself in during a run.

Now all I am missing is you. Come and follow my journey from novice nonrunner to marathon running queen (One can dream) You can follow me on Instagram just search for runferrisrun87. If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause click the button at the top of this page. To quote a well-known supermarket every little helps and I am grateful for all of your support.