I am still coming to terms with what I have committed to here but I do know that I am passionate about seeing young lives changed for the better and know from long experience the huge difference the YMCA makes in the lives of the some of the most vulnerable in our community.

This will be massive challenge for me because I have never been the running sort, I was always the chubby kid at the back of the school cross country races but I hope that will make the achievement all the sweeter.

The money you donate will be divided between the team at YMCA England who advocate for young people to get their voices heard within government, and our local YMCA charity in Norfolk who work with young people each day to help them overcome barriers so they can reach their potential.

I am incredibly grateful to you for supporting me as I take this challenge on as I know it will help motivate me through all the early morning training runs that lie ahead! 

I am also grateful to you for providing financial support to help young people who regularly amaze me with their talents, resilience and optimism in the face of stuff that would stop you or I getting out of bed in the morning. You can be sure the money will be well spent!

Tim