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Sue passed away on 9th September 2024, having suffered with MS for over 50 years. Sue was a true warrior, she never gave up fighting against the illness, always willing to try new treatments to try and keep it at bay. Within days of Susan passing, her husband Tony was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

This is a joint fundraising page for MS Trust and Alzheimer's Society.

In a tribute to this amazing woman I have decided to put my body to the test and devise an Ultimate Running Challenge. This will be combination of big running events as follows:

24/22/24 - Clowne Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

This run goes past our house so seemed like a good place to start!

23/3/25 - Sheffield Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

For those that are not aware, this is one of the most challenging half marathons, Sheffield being the city of 7 hills, makes sure this is a gruelling circuit including the "Peaks Challenge" a timed hill climb just before mile 7!

13/7/25 - Rasselbock Half Marathon, Sherwood Pines (13.1 miles)

The 13.1 mile circuit around the Sherwood Pines forest.

7/9/25 - Great North Run (13.1 miles)

The Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields each year. It’s famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable route-side entertainment and warm Geordie welcome, not to mention the millions of pounds raised each year for worthy causes. Sue passed the day after I competed the great north run this year, so this even will mark 1 year of her passing.

11/9/25 - Garage to Bees (25 miles)

A virtual 25 mile run, from Ilkeston Garage to Willon Orchard! 10 miles of gruelling uphill before hitting any flat spots… preparation for the big on on the 27th.

27/9/25 - Ladybower Ultra marathon (54km/34 miles)

A unique combination of steep, technical climbs and fast runnable sections and did you read the bit where it says its 54km as in 34 miles of running!!!!

So there we have it - the Ultimate Running Challenge, 4 x half marathons and an ultra marathon within 1 year! Wish me luck!!

Can't do things by halves! Gotta make it something that I'm going to find hard otherwise what's the point.

If anyone would like to donate and give me some encouragement it would be appreciated. Please share this so we can raise as much money as possible for both of these great charities.