PRE-SEASON training was the worst part of being a footballer. I hated it.

I thought my days of long, agonising runs and aching muscles were long gone.

But they are back!

I'm in training for my half marathon to raise money for DarbyRimmer MND and my own Kris Boyd Charity for Mental Health.

Having only done a couple of wee runs since I hung up my boots over a year ago, the 13 miles I will do a week on Saturday will be the toughest I've ever faced, both mentally and physically.

But I'm determined to do it to raise money for two great causes:

The Kris Boyd Charity

Darby Rimmer MND Foundation

I will start on the morning of June 27th at Somerset Park, home of Ayr United FC, and finish at Rugby Park, home of Kilmarnock FC. There may well be a few surprises along the way during the 13 miles!

Join in for part of the way, to help keep my spirits up, please! Feel free to bring juice for me. Or a pie!!

All donations to the JustGiving page. Let's raise lots of money for good causes.