I have regained my love of running as my muscles feel much better, and I entered the Oxford Half Marathon to raise awareness of, and fundraise for, the British Thyroid Foundation. 

Two friends have been to their doctor to discuss their thyroid, and I have also been thanked for raising awareness of the condition.

Entering the half marathon was, selfishly, a way of telling my body that I won't let an underactive thyroid stop me from doing what I love. 

I set myself a target of completing the run in under 2 hours and managed to do this (by 5 minutes, so it was close). The event itself was great, and I would recommend it to anyone contemplating running a half marathon.  I raised £394. 

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Mark and his medal!