In February 2027, I'll be taking on the London Winter 10K, raising money for Cancer Research UK.

Running for a cause close to my heart ❤️

Like many people, I suspect, I sometimes stop and think about just how many people I know personally whose lives have been touched by cancer. Friends, family, people I've worked with and people in my wider community. It feels as though very few of us can say that cancer hasn't affected someone we know and care about.

For me, it's personal. My wife is a 10+ year cancer survivor, and I never lose sight of how fortunate we are to have reached this milestone. Her journey has given me an even greater appreciation of the impact cancer has on individuals and families, but also of the hope that research, treatment and medical advances can bring.

Every one of those people I think about has their own story. Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a circle of people hoping for the best possible outcome.

I ran this event last year and, thanks to the weather, I've never been so cold and wet! But I'm lacing up my running shoes again in February 2027. Having discovered a love of running later in life, I want to use this opportunity to make a small contribution towards a much bigger fight.

Cancer Research UK is working towards a future where more people survive cancer and those affected have better outcomes and quality of life. If my running can help support that work, then every step will be worthwhile.

I'm running for everyone whose life has been touched by cancer, for those still fighting, for those we've lost, and for the hope that future generations will face better outcomes.

Thank you for reading and for any support you can give. ❤️