Hello!

In the cold and no doubt rain… On December 21th at 8.30 in the morning I will be running in the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon.

In the last few weeks my world was rocked when my partner of nearly 15 years, passed away x

I was 50/50 whether to still go through with the run and commit to the training required. After some deep thoughts and talking to friends and family I have decided to commit and go forward with the run because it’s what my Sonia would have wanted. I was always going to run for Cats Protection because cats have always been such a big part of our life. If I didn’t go ahead with the run I’d feel like I was letting Sonia down but most importantly the cats, and that’s something Sonia wouldn’t have forgiven me for.

Our cat Meryl is sat on my lap as I type this (and sometimes on the keyboard…) She is refusing to let me be upset and demanding love. I am blessed to have her in my life. Cats give us so much love. Why Cats Protection? Because some cats are alone, without a roof, cold and scared. Cats Protection campaign on cat welfare to improve the lives of cats and to protect them from harm. They are determined to stand up for every cat who needs them, no matter how difficult the circumstances.

More info: www.cats.org.uk and www.fitprorob.biz/event/pcwmevent2025

Regarding my fitness journey, a few years ago I was 100lbs heavier and could only manage running for the ice cream van. I began to make some huge lifestyle changes with Sonia always by my side. I worked up to running my first Marathon last year were I completed it in just over 5 hours. I had to claw over the finish line (all be it still finished!) and spent the next 2 weeks in a knee brace! This time round I’m committed to finish it… shell we say with a bit more elegance? And beat my time!

“fall down seven times and get up eight!” – Miyamoto Musashi.

Anyway, that’s me.

Cats are F’N awesome!

Bless up Sonia x

Let’s get to it!