<p>Dear friends,</p> <p>On Sunday 18th March 2012, from 9:30am I will be running the Liverpool Half Marathon alongside my boyfriend Dom and his Dad, Tony.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am raising money for the homeless shelter I volunteer at, Shelter from the Storm, based in Islington, North London. It is an independent night shelter, open all year round and run completely by volunteers. It is a great place, full of hope for people struggling and trying to start afresh.</p> <p>My official running career has so far only consisted of a locally organised 5km (3.1 miles) run, so this race is going to be a brilliant achievement for me if I can make it through the full 13.1 miles!&nbsp;</p> <p>My 12 week training plan has begun so there's no turning back now.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you'd like to show your support by donating some of your fine English pounds, then this is the place to do so.</p> <p>Roll on March (eek!)!</p> <p>Many thanks,</p> <p>Louise</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>