Andy Woffindin is aiming to be in peak form by September when he’ll join the runners in the Sheffield 10K…and raise money for our patient care.
Andy, who is the Contracts and Environmental Coordinator at the University of Sheffield, admits that his fitness schedule took a bit of a hit in recent years.
“I have always loved running and used it for various reasons, including fitness and mental health,” he says.
“Up to December 2021 I was extremely fit and healthy and was running five or six times a week, comfortably entering and completing half marathons.
“However, in the last three years I have really struggled with my running - even running a Park Run 5k is extremely hard going, due to a long-term chronic illness.”
Now, though, Andy is back in training and looking forward to taking on the Sheffield 10k challenge on September 28.
“In order to provide me with additional motivation and raise money and awareness for the incredible St Luke’s Hospice, I have given myself a target of running the whole of the Sheffield 10k without stopping,” he says.
“This may not seem much of a big challenge to some but to me this - I do know this is an achievable goal thanks to the fabulous help and support of running friends and work colleagues with my 16 weeks training plan.
“I know so many families that have had to use the facilities that St Luke’s offers and through organising fundraising events at the University, I have seen first-hand the incredible professional services the hospice provides.”
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