8 November 2026
Three weeks ago I went for a jog in Hyde Park
Twelve months on GLP-1, 4.5 stone lighter and off the jabs, Dan is taking on the Only A Movement Away challenge: 30 minutes of exercise every day for 24 days to help Alan Armstrong raise £15,000 for Only A Pavement Away by Christmas Eve.
Three weeks ago I went for a jog in Hyde Park.
Not groundbreaking you might think. But in 53 years I’d never really run anywhere...
I have cycled for a few years after starting a commuting by bike to the Airship offices 6 miles from my house.
I’ve always carried too much weight. Hospitality as a career didn’t really help, nor my love for great food, or me having a distinct lack of willpower when it comes to changing habits (or avoiding KFC drive thru). 😅
And then GLP-1 arrived (I went down the Mounjaro route). I was skeptical at first, but a colleague at Airship was using them to great effect and I decided to give it a go. I’ve been quite vocal on the subject and even discussed the subject with Katy Moses CBII on a panel about hospitality meeting the growing customer demand...
12 months on and I’m off the ’jabs’ and have kept the habits, I’m also much more active, including going for a jog when my bike isn’t to hand.... 🏃
I’ve lost 4.5 stone and I feel great. People do a double take when they see me.😊
Which brings me to Alan Armstrong and Only A Pavement Away. Alan is raising £15,000 by Christmas Eve: 24 days, 30 minutes of exercise a day. Thanks to James Mobbs, whose post spurred me into action.
And I’m in. Whether I run, cycle, swim or simply go for a brisk walk, I’ll be doing 30 mins each and every day as part of the Only A Movement Away challenge.
Please sponsor me if you can.
ONLY A PAVEMENT AWAY acts as a vital bridge between forward-thinking employers in the hospitality industry and referral partners working with individuals facing homelessness, and prison leavers, to help them rebuild their lives through long term, stable employment. Only A Pavement Away helps individuals get from where they are to where they want to be through employment opportunities, financial support and tailored learning & development.
Here’s my sponsor link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/dan-brookman-db
and he’s the link if you fancy taking up the challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/onlyamovementaway2026