I'm walking from The Shire to Mordor to manage and improve my asthma

Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have inspired me to go on an adventure for Asthma + Lung UK. It’s 1,779 miles which is the distance Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee walked in Lord of the Rings. 

One of the reasons I wanted to do the walk was to prove to people with asthma that they can still do activities and stay fit and healthy. 

My asthma won’t stop me from getting to Mordor

My asthma makes it difficult to breathe. Exercise is a trigger because I’m constantly moving and my lungs have to work extra hard. But staying active is really important for my health because if I don’t stay active, my asthma could get worse again.

I can’t do big runs, but I do short walks which add up to a lot of miles. I always make sure that I carry my reliever inhaler with me and take breaks when I’m feeling tired. 

So far, I’ve walked over 1,450 miles and raised £1,450 so far with the incredible support of family, friends and fans of Lord of the Rings.

Asthma might have changed how I’m getting to Mordor, but it isn’t going to stop me from getting there.

Breaking down stereotypes

His mum Kate said: “I’m so proud of Wilf, especially as exercise is one of his asthma triggers, so physical activity makes him anxious. He has found that taking daily walks has really helped manage his asthma. He’s helping to break down stereotypes through his determination.”