My Story

Back in 2008 I ran the Great North Run in memory of someone very special to me. Afterwards I swore I would never do it again as I suffered with cramp after running through a fireman's hose - something I thought was hilarious at the time and cooled me down nicely, but those last three miles were hard, and I never ran again.

Fast forward to Lockdown 2020 and I, like many others started the C25K and at 40 I was finally able to run 5k each week. Now three years later, I entered the ballot for a place in the Great North Run and was successful.

I decided to enter, as I am running in memory of another very special person and this time, I would like to help raise money for the Blood Bikes who do an amazing job, supporting the NHS.

A blood bike is a motorcycle used to courier urgent and emergency medical items including blood, human milk, X-rays, samples, drugs, and documentation between hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

If you can sponsor me, that would be amazing and I appreciate all your support - and this time, I will be staying clear of any fireman's hoses!