I've never done anything physically challenging in my life so I thought at the ripe old age of 30 that I'd start! I've always thought about how much I'd love to run a marathon in my life time but for some reason or another I've never got round to signing up! Looking at this now, I actually think this will be just as hard, both mentally and physically.

I'll be on my feet for at least 30 hours between 6pm Friday night until 8pm Sunday night, with no more than 4 hours sleep at a time.

I'm terrified but determined to do it so if you have any spare cash please sponsor me. All donations go towards age uk Essex.

Part of the donations will go towards setting up and running dementia services in the Southend area which is also close to my heart as my nanny had dementia.

If you're around at the time feel free to come down to Old Southendians Hockey Club (27-29th may) and support us (and bring food and red bull!)

Thanks xxx

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