I don't usually ask for sponsorship when I run. I run because I enjoy it and it seems cheeky to ask for money every time I go out to race. That being said, this is the 10th Reading Half Marathon that I've done. I raised money for Peapods when I did the first so it seems good to do it for them again.

Peapods is a wonderful local charity set up by the families of disabled children to help raise money to help other families like theirs get help and equipment and to form a network of support for those families. They do loads of great work and I'm proud to support them in some small way.

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.