Turning forty seemed as good a time as any to try something new, and difficult, and so this year (in fact, on the 2nd July) I’ll be running the 55km Peades d’Aigua, which is part of the HOKA Val d’Aran. I’ll be taking part with my youngest brother, Ryan, who is eight years younger, and a fair amount lighter. He also has the benefit of actually living in the Pyrenees, and so will be assuming the role of guide and pacer, while I have volunteered to wrestle bears and scare off wolves (as required).

Having committed to the challenge, I’ve decided to raise some money for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). CALM is a suicide prevention charity. They've got loads of tools and resources to help people find the support they need, including a life-saving helpline for people who can’t see a way forward, have lost someone to suicide, or are worried about their friends or loved ones. £12.20 is enough to fund one potentially life-saving call.

You can find out more about what I'm doing to prepare, and how the progress is going, by looking at my website.