Updated on Oct 28th 2012 at 1:43 PM from the JustGiving API

And Run To The Beat is done! Had a great run with a sprint over the line! Will update with my official time soon!

Updated on Oct 22nd 2012 at 5:35 PM from the JustGiving API

And, proper tapering begins! There is still heaps of time to get on board and help out the amazing work of War Child! Every single pound counts!

Updated on Oct 21st 2012 at 4:10 PM from the JustGiving API

One week to race-day! I have £100 to hit my half-way target and my entire target for Run To The Beat! Thanks to everyone who.has helped me get this far!

Updated on Aug 29th 2012 at 4:35 PM from the JustGiving API

Training is going well for RTTB! Will run Brighton if I don't get into London. New idea: Marathon des Sables in 2015!

UPDATE: I have balloted for the 2013 London Marathon!

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It's no secret that war changes lives, and the lives it most changes belong to those who have the least control over their environments: children.  Having my own child in October 2011 has made me start thinking about the harsh reality that mothers face - and how many of the issues that I face would be compounded if I was attempting to raise my daughter in the midst of war.

I started running at the start of 2012 to lose some weight and start to feel a bit better after a less-than-wonderful pregnancy consumed most of 2011.  But, I realised that I could do more good than just helping myself.  I could help raise money and awareness for a wonderful charity that aims to protect the most precious victims of war.  But not only that - starts to help war-affected children rebuild their lives (and livelihoods!).

So, 2012 will be a year of running for charity. The ultimate goal is the Nike+ Run To The Beat Half-Marathon on October 28th.  I also plan to organise some other fundraising events so look out for me trying to sell you a delicious cup-cake every now and then.  Of course, you're more than welcome to make a one-off donation as well (cup-cake or not!)

My fundraising target is £1000.00; with everything going to War Child.  Thanks for stopping by - please share this page, donate what you can, and feel free to contact me for any reason at all!

Confirmed Races

EMF 10km, Edinburgh - May 26th (FINISHED! Ran the challenging course in 1:09:39 and stoked!)

British 10K London - July 8th (FINISHED!  Ran a new PB in 1:03:21!)

Nike+ Run to the Beat Half Marathon - October 28th