My Story

I ran my first half marathon in March 2019 in the city of Bath at the age of 55 with my youngest son Adam who was then 22.

In the euphoria of completing such a milestone, I persuaded Adam that we should enter the ballot for the London marathon the following year.

Barely three months later Adam died very suddenly and very unexpectedly on the 7th of June. Despite a forensic post-mortem the coroner found no conclusive cause of death. 

He had just completed his finals at Bath University and had returned home to prepare for a summer of travelling in South America with friends, followed by starting a job in London with Ernst & Young. 

Adam never learned the outcome of his final exams, he never got to go to South America or to start his job in London.

We all remain in deep shock at the loss of a much loved young man who leaves a huge gap in so many lives. Words cannot begin to express the depth of our sadness that his young and promising life was so cruelly snatched away.

Since then I have wanted to complete the London marathon because Adam’s short life means he never can.

This year I will be 60 so I figured it’s now or never. I have been fortunate to secure a charity place for Great Ormond Hospital (GOSH). My training has gone well so far, and last week I ran 19 miles. I am now starting to believe I can actually go the distance. 

My ask to you is; please would you support me in my quest to honour Adam's memory by completing the London Marathon and sponsor me on behalf of GOSH. Any amount will be so much appreciated.