Mark Ackland-Snow

I was diagnosed with Crohns disease and spent 2 months in hospital in 2000, I realised the most important thing in life is family and health, as I was not blessed with the best of health I was inspired by professional sportsman (particularly Nick Faldo/Tiger Woods) to make sure I kept healthy. I took up running even though I was not particularly fast or athletic and suffered with Asthma. To keep motivated with training I compete in running races from 5km to Marathon and also just completed my first triathlon raising over £5k in the process. I enjoy being part of a team and my being fitter allows me to perform in team sport above my skill level because of never give up trying and leading by example, I also hope I have inspired and motivated by example and by coaching many youngsters taking up the game of golf.