I broke my right leg in January 2025. Right upper tibial plateau fracture, if you're interested. After much sitting around and rehabilitation I was back on my feet with no crutches in May 2025. In July 2025 I embarked on the 'Couch to 5K' running programme. A visit to Chester coincided with the 2025 Chester marathon which led to an 'I can do that' moment!

So, in October 2025 I started training for the Boston (UK) Marathon (I doesn't want anyone to think that I'm doing the US version). Why that marathon? Because it allowed plenty of time for training and it's my hometown with relatives still in the area to support me. It's also very FLAT although there will probably be plenty of wind to make up for the lack of hills.

Why go to all this effort? Because I see the impact that the churches in Feniton and Escot have in their communities and I want to help them continue their great work for years to come. The churches can't survive without money and I want to do my bit to keep the churches afloat.

If you can possibly help by making a donation it would make it all worthwhile for me.

Here'sthe address of the fundraising page:

https://givealittle.co/c/BostonMarathon2026

Thank you

Shan

Treasurer, Feniton with Escot PCC