Back in 2012, many special people supported me through one of the toughest challenges I'd ever undertaken; the London Marathon. It wasn't easy, and I had to work through a number of injuries, but with their support I got there - and dare I say enjoyed the journey.

I'm throwing my hat back into the ring for 2015 to run the London Marathon again, this time for Marie Curie - an incredible charity and one I'm very proud to work for.

I know from running this in 2012 that every donation made in support of my run, no matter the size, motivated me to train harder. On the bright sunny afternoons, and on the biting winter mornings when I couldn't get out of bed. Knowing so many people were behind me helped me to really push myself and when I felt like giving up, this support made me stick at it. 

Every £1 donated in support of my run this year will not only spur me on in achieving this once again, but it will also go towards providing much needed nursing care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses, and supporting the loved ones around them. A £20 donation provides one hour of this specialist nursing care to someone who really needs it.