Running has completely changed my life, and I want to inspire others to discover that it’s never too late to start.

I’m 50 years old and only began taking running seriously at the end of 2024. Since then, I’ve progressed from completing my first half marathon in 2:58 to running the distance in 1:56. I’ve also completed my first marathon and am now training for my biggest challenge yet: running 50km in under five hours before my 51st birthday in October.

What makes my journey different isn’t my race times; it’s my reality. I’m a full-time professional, a husband and a father of three, with another baby due at the end of October 2026. I fit my training around family life, early mornings, work commitments and everything that comes with turning 50. Most of my long runs begin at 6am so I can be home before the family wakes up.

Through Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, I share the honest side of running: the good sessions, the difficult ones, the self-doubt, the lessons learned and the science behind becoming a stronger runner. My aim is to encourage people, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, to realise that running isn’t about competing with younger athletes. It’s about becoming a better version of yourself.

My 50km challenge also has a purpose beyond the finish line, as I’m using the journey to raise money and awareness for charity.

If one person starts running because they see someone with similar responsibilities and realise they can do it too, every mile will have been worth it. I want to show that running doesn’t have an age limit; it simply begins with the decision to take the first step.