My active life has always involved skateboarding, swimming, skiing, snowboarding or cycling.... never running!

In fact, up until May 2024, the furthest I’d run was 5K, and even then I would have to prevent myself from having an asthma attack - not good!

But in a very Yasmin-fashion, I started off with Couch to 5K and got carried away!

Before you know it, I've entered into a half marathon!

So while I’ve been battling with sore knees, a foot tendon injury and a very confused relationship with early morning strength sessions and runs before work and weekends, I’m doing it all for a cause!

On Sunday 8th June 2025, I will be taking part in my first half marathon to raise money for the charity, Julian House.

I first discovered Julian House by coming across their bicycle workshop when donating my broken bike.

Julian House supports vulnerable and at-risk individuals across the South-West. These include adults & young people experiencing homelessness, those escaping domestic abuse, adults with learning difficulties, people who need support after leaving prison & long-term unemployed.

Check out Julian House at the following link:

https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/

I’d be honoured if you could support me in raising funds to help them continue their incredible work!

Any donation helps, no matter how small.

Thank you!

Yasmin