I have taken the big step of entering myself in the London Marathon; something which will not be an easy task giving my level of fitness. However I am relishing the challenge and am looking forward to everything it entails.

I have decided to run for Mind, a mental health charity. This is something very close to myself with multiple members of my immediate family having suffered at one point or another. It is sadly very much a hidden illness with many people becoming isolated as friends and family do not know how to react and what to do for the best.

Mind are simply there to listen and help in any way they can. I am aiming to raise awareness of this issue and help to enable Mind to continue there valuable work as you never know when you will be affected.

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