Why am I fundraising for the National Autistic Society?

Why am I doing it?

Me with Peter at his favourite spot near Birkacre pond

My nephew, Peter, is autistic and was diagnosed with the condition in 2007.  My sister and her husband inspire me with the way they deal with the daily challenge that autism brings.  He is now in Year 1 at Hillside Special School and making great progress at the school but still faces challenges.  My sister has a network of friends who also live with autism on a day-to-day existence.  I've met inspiring people that live with autism everyday.  Hopefully, I can help by raising awareness of autism.

Inspired by my sister

My sister, Carla.  My inspiration for the week's running!

I've had a cracking week of running.  I've absolutely loved it!

To be honest, I was on my second week of my Easter holidays and hadn't got much planned.  In addition, I've got a marathon double to train for at the end of May.  Therefore, I decided to really push myself and spend most of the week running!  The goal was to run three days of 18/20 mile runs.

Snowdon and Scafell Pike in consecutive days: Training for Stok Kangri

'Now give me this mountain region which the LORD spoke of that day.'  Joshua 14:12

Well I've definitely had my 'mountain' hat on this week!  I had a fab couple of days, climbing Snowdon followed by Scafell Pike.

On Friday I climbed Snowdon with some stunning views of the Welsh landscape.  The next day, I woke up, contemplating whether to head to the lakes for Scafell Pike or not.

Coniston 14+ 9th April 2011

"Never settle for the dream you think you can reach. Settle on the dream you want.” - anon


'Keep on running' Spencer Davis Group


'I just felt like running' Forest Gump


I really enjoyed this run today, finishing in 3 hours and 4 minutes.