#15 - Knattering with the Knights - Colin Lyall

<p>We have an absolute treat for you this week.</p> <p>On this episode we talk to Colin Lyall, who back in 2007, completed 250km of running across the Sahara Desert. He has also raised <strong>half a million</strong> pounds for a UK based charity called Small Steps, completing 5 running events in 5 years with his friends from the construction industry, who call themselves the Sandblasters.</p> <p>That was only the beginning of his story. In 2013, Colin suffered a stroke which resulted in him having aphasia. For those who aren’t aware aphasia is a condition that takes away your ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language both verbal &amp; written.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rather than dwelling on the situation, Colin used his condition to help found the "Say Aphasia Charity", giving him a new purpose in life and goals to achieve. He has since returned to running and other inspirational feats that we talk about in more depth in the episode.</p> <p>This is a story of determination and positivity, that any obstacle can be overcome with the support of friends and family. What an episode - enjoy!</p>