Hello and thanks for visiting this page! I’m Tom and I’m running the Great North Run this September on behalf of Mind.

Mind are a fantastic charity who do vital work in mental health awareness and support. I’m very excited to champion their cause in September.

Being a sufferer of depression and anxiety my entire adult life, I have an unfortunate amount of experience in how cruel and pervasive these conditions can be. They rob you of your energy, passions and, at worst, your will to go on.

By running in September, with all the training and prep that goes along with that, I’m hoping to stick a massive, emphatic middle finger to the conditions that have robbed me of so much, and to amplify the voice of a fantastic charity.

So if you’re still reading, and have a few quid to spare, I’d be so grateful if you could make a donation. If you’re not in the position to do so, I appreciate you reading this waffle anyway.

See you on race day!