26.2 miles for a cleaner future — supporting Greener & Cleaner

For a long as I time, I had one of those “someday” goals: to run a marathon. Doesn't everyone? I've even watched Brittany Runs A Marathon a few times. I was accepted to run the New York Marathon in 2020, and then Covid happened. I was accepted to run London in 2021, but life had other plans: a new baby, a house move, and the reality that sometimes you can’t fit every dream in at once. Also (it would have been pretty bad for me to disappear and leave my wife to deal with a pre-schooler and a new born while i spent hours on a recovery run). At some point I started to think maybe that marathon wasn’t meant to be. This year (like last year) I set my sights lower, just two half marathons — because I've never managed two half-marathons in a year (and most years, not even one). I’ve been invited to run the London Marathon on behalf of Greener & Cleaner, a charity I’m honoured to serve as a Trustee. Before you read another word, please watch this short video — it explains so much better than I ever can: youtu.be/UN_7AOymI3g?si=0GbNd31_k6su7KQV Greener & Cleaner helps families and communities understand how to make practical changes that reduce waste, cut energy use, and live more sustainably. They do this not by guilt or pressure, but by offering guidance, skill-building and practical tools that help people make choices that are better for the planet, and better for daily life. Running 26.2 miles will be tough — physically and mentally. A friend of my wife is questioning this decision. But I believe in the vision and mission of G&C and the blueprint it is creating for communities beyond its current base. Thethe real challenge is this: 👉 Raising £3,000 in the next 11 weeks to support Greener & Cleaner’s work. That money will help them extend their reach — helping more people make meaningful changes in their communities. Not someday. Now. (If you watched the video you can see their work truly helps people). If you’re able and willing to donate, your support will make a real difference. Every gift, small or large, counts. And if you can’t donate, sharing this page or sending a quick message of encouragement means the world as I train (and probably cry a little on some long Sunday runs 😅). Some goals take longer than we imagine. Sometimes they wait until they can serve something bigger than ourselves. Thank you in advance for supporting G&C, for your kind donations, and for supporting me.