So I’ve decided I’m going to be the run for charity bloke. Just this once.

As most of you are aware last year on May 11th I collapsed on the Portway whilst out on a run.

I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, and had it not of been for the lifesaving help and actions of passers-by and the medical team that arrived shortly afterwards, I wouldn’t be here today, in the physical and mental capacity I am now, if at all.

So I’ve decided I want to do something to give back and also mark the day a year on. So I’m giving myself the challenge of getting fit and ready to run a marathon on May 11th, precisely 3 months from today, and a year on from the accident. Running a marathon is something I had always thought about doing before my accident, and now I have had the all clear to get back to exercise I feel no is the time.

This will give me a goal and a bit of motivation to get back to my previous fitness, and I thought if I can raise some money for 2 worthwhile charities along the way, then why not!

My selected charities are Bristol City Centre Hospitals Appeal, for obvious reasons, without the great staff at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, I wouldn’t be here or able to be even attempting this.

My second charity is Bristol Mind. At a time where peoples mental health is being tested most, I feel a charity like this couldn’t be more important.

So yeah.... if you want to donate, links below.

I’d like to keep both charities at roughly the same amount, so anything you do plan to donate, split it in half and spread it between the 2 please and thanks!