26.2 Miles helping support families in Southport

This is a first for me......

Up until around 6 years ago, I'd never even broken a sweat. A hater of sports, but in need of some 'head-space', I went from couch to 5K and have dabbled in leisure runs ever since.  (Imagine a middle aged man at the park run and you get the gist)

So 26.2 miles is a challenge.  Physically, mentally, emotionally.

Im following a 16 week training programme.

I'll post updates as I go along on YouTube 

Im running and raising funds for families in our area.

Anything  you are kind enough to donate will be split 70/30 between two causes close to my heart:
Compassion Acts - who are a poverty reduction and wellbeing charity, day in day out helping people with food, advice, school uniforms and other support. They are seeking to develop their offer with families and funds will go in that direction.
Identity Dads - who are a small community group which support Dads and male carers, through a monthly playgroup allowing quality time with their youngsters and other social activities.

Parenting is harder than ever in these times of cost of living pressures, social media, mental ill-health, family separation and economic insecurity.

It will keep me going, and motivated to know that your very precious donations go to standing up against these challenges.

THANK YOU
ps....
I know there'll be quite a Southport contingent down there at London 2026, with the heroic Sergio and Dave from  Alice's Wonderdance and Elsie's Story respectively.
What a joy to put Southport on the map for positive reasons, rather than being associated with the worst of what we humans can get up to!