So far, a lot of my posts on this blog have been about me and my progress towards running a half-marathon, but I'm not only doing it for myself so I feel a little reminder is needed as to why I am actually doing this to myself.
Ten months ago I met the most amazing person. She was beautiful, intelligent, funny, passionate about her beliefs and I couldn't help but fall for her. And in doing so I was introduced to multiple sclerosis.
I had heard of MS but never really understood what it meant. But I soon learned that my lack of understanding was because the symptoms of multiple sclerosis are different from one person to the next. The one thing that is common is that the symptoms will progressively get worse, there is, unfortunately, no cure... yet.
One symptom that is quite common with MS sufferers is fatigue, not to be confused with tiredness. Fatigue can come on quite quickly and the best I can describe it, for I do not suffer with it so can only try, is to be completely drained of energy.
In September, my partner (yes, she agreed to go on a date with me 10 months ago!) and I had planned to do a charity walk for MS Society, but unfortunately we had to cancel at the very last minute. We felt guilty, so, to make up for it, I suggested - maybe without thinking - that I run a half-marathon instead. And now I punnish myself for my outburst as I train two to three times a week.
If you'd like to sponsor me you can do so at my JustGiving page. All funds raised are for MS Society, a charity that offers support for those affected by MS and helps fund research into treatments and a future cure for multiple sclerosis.
To find out more about multiple sclerosis and MS Society visit the MS Society website.
Thank you.
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