Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you! I am running the London Marathon in less than 4 months and I need all the help I can get!

I have to say I felt pretty good about the prospect of this, that was until witnessing the reaction of friends, work colleagues, family and strangers a like at hearing this news. Some might say I don’t seem like the running type.

I won’t go on about what a ridiculous challenge this is but I will quickly remind you of my love of wine, gin, pies, chips and gravy (to mention just a few) and of course my distinct lack of physical activity.

I’m delighted to be running for a fantastic cause:  the National Eczema Society http://www.eczema.org/

The National Eczema Society aims to:

·         provide people with independent and practical advice about treating and managing eczema and

·         raise awareness of the needs of those with eczema with healthcare professionals, teachers and the government

Eczema can be a devastating illness physically, socially and psychologically affecting many children and adults.

I know a different request comes through each week but I would be incredibly grateful for any amount you can spare, I can’t remember the last time I went for a run to the shops so I’ll need all the motivation I can get!