I have become far too sedentary over the last two years, partly because on the days I work on Manchester I spend around four hours travelling, and partly because the days I work from home I get stuck to my desk.  So, when something landed in my inbox today suggesting I take on an exercise challenge for the charity Refugee Action, I was motivated enough to set myself the challenge to walk 250 miles in September - an average of a little over 8 miles a day  I am looking forward to making this happen - and have ideas for early starts on the days I work from home (as I did when doing a walking challenge in Glasgow during semi-lock-down) as well as getting in more walking the days I am in Manchester (when I currently average around 4 miles).

I am very fortunate, I get to choose whether or not to walk, where to walk, when to walk... other people have no choice but to walk, carrying their most precious possessions, fleeing danger or disaster and hoping that they will find someone, somewhere to take them in.

So, I have set myself the challenge to walk 250 miles and raise £250 during September.  Should you read this, and feel so inclined, you can sponsor me here.  And if you aren't able to sponsor, your kind thoughts are also valued.