About MND5050

My name is Chris Ditchburn and I've come up with the MND5050 challenge, which will involve me running 50 half marathons in a calendar year.

My dad was a keen runner and windsurfer but it took me until my late 30s to put on a pair of running shoes.  In 2013 my dad suggested that we should do the Great North Run 2014 with a group of us pulling him in his wheelchair to raise money for MNDA.  Things didn't work out exactly as planned but I did the training and ran the distance with my sister and, in Forest Gump fashion, I haven't stopped running since.

I now live in the North East Scotland (well half way up but people say North East) while my parents are still in West Cumbria.  Being in different countries means we have separate MND charities, hence I'm running for both MNDA and MND Scotland.

The aim is to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) charities, which are crucial for providing support, research, and care to those affected by this debilitating condition. Through sharing my training experiences, running updates, and fundraising efforts, I hope to inspire others to contribute to this cause.

Your support, whether through donations or simply spreading the word, can help make a significant impact.

Join me in this journey to conquer the miles and support MND charities, as every stride brings us closer to a world without MND.