Mark's Ultra Midlife Crisis!

Hi and thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

At the ripe old age of 46 I've come to the conclusion that I'm in the midst of having a midlife crisis!! So - I figured instead of buying a Harley Davidson or running off with somebody half my age, I would put the nagging sense of my own mortality, mixed with the feeling that 'I've not done enough' to some good use by setting myself a very nasty challenge and at the same time raise some money for a wonderful cause!

That cause is The Stable Family Home Trust (AKA The Stables) based in Bisterne, Hampshire (my wife Fiona works for them). The Stables provides a wide range of services to people with learning disabilities and their families: supporting lives in residential homes, offering a personal development programme, domiciliary support, and supported living. In a nutshell, they do some truly brilliant stuff for the people they support.

The challenge I've set myself is to complete the 'Race to the King' ultramarathon on the 24th June. Basically, it's 2 marathons non-stop. 53 miles. Across the South Downs. Beginning in Arundel and finishing on the steps of Winchester Cathedral.

Whilst I'm currently 'in training' I'll be getting nowhere near to 53 miles before I do the event. Therefore, I genuinely won't know if I can complete this until I hopefully do. But, I'll be giving it every ounce of effort in me and I'm under no illusion around just how much it's going to hurt.!

So, if you like the thought of me in some serious pain, that's absolutely fine, but in exchange please sponsor me a bit of cash for a charitable trust that's close to my heart.

Thank you so much, Mark.