As I puffed and panted my way through Putney in the snow last week, I had to ask myself the question “Why exactly am I doing this again??”.  Especially considering the fact that I’m pretty sure I've sworn blind the last 6 times I've run the London Marathon that I would NEVER EVER do it again, I absolutely hate the training and, as someone kindly pointed out recently, I’m just ‘not built for running’. 

I’m still searching for the answers – and no doubt will still be wracking my brain as I stand shivering at the start of the 26.2 mile course in 3 months time.

However, what I DO know, is that it is an incredible event, a big challenge, and raises millions of pounds for charity – and I reckon those are good enough reasons for me to embark on this slightly bonkers challenge for the 7 (and really, seriously, hopefully – last) time.

I’m running this year’s London Marathon in aid of the amazing charity, Spinal Research. 

I am so painfully aware that many of you have been amazingly generous over the years and have sponsored me every time I’ve asked, for which I am hugely grateful.  I hate sending begging emails, and I can only apologise in advance for this one – but if you would like to sponsor me it would, as always, be hugely appreciated by me and of course by Spinal Research.

 

Thank you in advance for your support

 

Caroline x