For those that know me there are two things in life I am passionate about one successfully one not so much.

1. Helping Animals in need and anything to do with this. Rescuing animals, educating people on animal treatment and preventing the widespread issue of strays over breeding and animal cruelty.

2. I am passionate about losing weight and improving my lifestyle, although if we are being honest here, I have only been partially successful about losing weight. For me personally, this is a by-product of my main goal, which is to raise money for the amazing charities you will hear more about over the coming months.

Please feel free to follow:

@NatonaMap on both Instagram and Facebook where I will be keeping those who wish to know updated about my training.

I will also be posting monthly links to my blog: Nat on a Map. On the blog I will:

Show case the charities I am running for, my ask in terms of emotional and financial support from friends and family, answering any questions you may have about training or the charities, talking through what the training is like, sharing what £1,000 (at least!) could do for each of these charities and sharing the reasons why I am doing this.

Being positive, once I have successfully completed the Marathon in a decent time I will do follow up blogs to show you exactly what your money has gone to!

The Marathon is Six months out but PLEASE do not wait until the last minute to donate, spur me on with your support and help me give these charities the funds they need to continue saving the lives of animals who cannot save themselves.

They say:

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

Well I am out of mine now, its time to live."