I once was very much enchanted by a wild seal I saw while hiking the South West Coast Path in Cornwall. Now I'm sprinting for the Cornish seals - remotely from my hometown in Bavaria.

If you can spare a share or even some bucks, the seals and I would be delighted! The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has some permanent residents who can't be released back to the wild, and they need awesome pools and top-notch care, which this run will hopefully help fund:

"Fund Our Future is a £1.3 million campaign to redevelop our pools and remain world leaders in seal conservation and care. With your support, we can:

- Build a state-of-the-art filtration system, dramatically improving water quality for our animals

- Improve access to pools for our carers, giving them more space to train and enrich our resident seals.

- Create a new undercover viewing area

- Exceed recommended standards in marine mammal care

- Inspire the next generation of ocean champions.

By taking part in Sprint for Seals, you’re running for more than just fun, you’re running to help future-proof of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Every step you take and every penny you raise will directly support this vital project, ensuring our Sanctuary remains a haven for seals in need for generations to come."