My running buddy Sue and I came across Free to Run and instantly got excited.  It's mission is to use running, physical fitness and outdoor adventure to empower and educate women and girls who have been affected by conflict. They currently run programmes in Afghanistan, Hong Kong and South Sudan. 

We have been in touch with the founder, ultra-runner Stephanie Case about how we could get involved.  We agreed we'd run an event to raise some money and awareness, while getting to know the organisation better, and seeing what else we could do.

So that's what this is all about.  We are running the Glentress half marathon, which is an off-road trail race, to raise money for this fantastic charity.  And once we've finished running the race, who knows where we'll start heading!