Six years ago, at the age of 50, I ran my first (and only) half marathon. I’d never have done it without my kid sister Jenny who ran it with me. Afterwards I swore blind I’d never do it again. But somehow, here we are, my sister and I, six years older and about to attempt a second one!

We’re running in memory of our fabulous dad, Tim Wilkinson, who spent his last days being wonderfully cared for at Saint Michael’s.

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. Thanks to Saint Michael’s, the end of our beloved dad’s life was made as comfortable and pleasant as it could possibly have been. We’re so incredibly grateful.

If giving something back to Saint Michael’s means we have to dust off our running shoes and haul ourselves around Leeds, sweating, puffing and panting for 13 miles, then we’re only too happy to do it. Just don’t ask what time we’re aiming for. The answer would be: before they reopen the roads, and if we can get round in one piece, all the better. Wish us luck and please give generously to this amazing charity. Thank you! Sally