Why I love ... life

During these lockdown times, to help raise spirits people are sharing their passions in life. Here it is the turn of Faith Young.

Faith runs her own Yorkshire copywriting and PR business, is married and has a cat.

Her business is called Faith Young Writer, clients ranging from cake-maker, farm and holiday cottages to travel experts.

Why I love ... runningBack during my school days the only sport I could do with any sort of competence was running.It was the era of Olympian Zola Budd so I ran barefoot if training was taking place on the grass track.Running stayed with me at various times.At university, when I worked in the tourism industry, and now when I’m running (excuse the pun!) my own business.Running is time away from the desk. A bit of time on my own. Time to think and sort out priorities.It’s also got health benefits, of course, and it means I can eat the odd treat now and again and not worry too much about it.

Why I love ... Workers Education AssociationI have been very blessed with my education, having both a BA (Hons) and Master of Arts.I have carried out voluntary work since my early 20s. My current charity involvement is with the WEA, which offers educational courses throughout the UK.I usually attend film and writing courses a couple of times a year. I also attend meetings and help with the local WEA publicity.I love the WEA as it is learning you enjoy and want to do.It also is a social lifeline, meeting some great people and creating friendships.

Why I love ... Cleveland Way National TrailThis stupendous long distance walk takes in some stunning seascapes, particularly on the East Coast stretch between Filey and Whitby.We are so lucky to have this on our doorstep. I know some parts of it very well.The views are magnificent, many of them requiring a heart-pumping, strenuous walk or run to reach them.