In 1967, homelesness was a scourge on the country and as a 16 year old, I wanted to do something about it. So I jumped at the chance to do what was close to a marathon, with no preparation whatsoever, for Shelter.

The outcome was predictable. I thought I was going to die and I knew there was another 6 miles to go! But I drew on reserves I never knew were there and managed to do it.

Nearly 60 years later, the scourge is even worse than it was back then. So when the opportunity presented itself, I decided it was time to get out of my comfort zone and do something for Shelter again. But there is a programme of preparation this time!

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