Having previously ran 2 marathons, one in 2010 and the other in 2014, I thought I'd try 2 in 2 months.  So, in April 2017 I will run London and in May I'll run Edinburgh.

Training has been a challenge as I'm suffering from various foot problems so I've had to adjust my expectations from a PB but one way or another I'll be at the start, and finish line, of both marathons.

I've chosen to fundraise for The Shaw Trust as they are a national charity providing employment opportunities, skills development training and health and well-being services across the UK. They operate charitable social enterprises, retail shops and work alongside Shaw Education Trust.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.