Richard Purkiss took part in the Brentwood half-marathon last month and raised almost £300 for the Aaron Lewis Foundation.

The dad-of-two, 32, completed the course in 1hr 59mins and exceeded his fundraising target.

He said: “It was a bit slower than my previous times unfortunately, but I was still pleased to come in under two hours.”

You can still donate via Richard’s fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Richard-Purkis1