Unfortunately, I had to defer the marathon space for April 2025 due to a knee injury that wrote me off in January 💔 all donations carry over to next year and I’m forever grateful thank you x

So, anyone who knows me will know I am NOT a runner and I am actually one of the laziest people alive (I won’t go in to details but there are some shameful stories!). I have a new idea every week so when I said I wanted to run a marathon before I turn 30 (in 5 years time!!), I wasn’t expecting to actually run a marathon. But, after saying my idea to my grandad whilst visiting him after work a few months ago… here we are!

My grandad (who we always call Dougie) was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy 25 years ago when he was 55 and is one of the strongest people I have ever met in my life. Unfortunately, after some complications from a risky surgery in May, Dougie decided he wanted to go out his own way and have his feeding tube removed which was obviously heartbreaking as a family but we respected his decision 1000%. When visiting him during this time he told me he still would love for me to run the marathon and thought I would do an amazing job (he also told me I would be A*+++ favourite grandaughter so I had to secure my spot!!)

Despite being given days to live, after 9 weeks with no food and just some sips of tea, Dougie was still going strong and was moved to a care home where, now 6 months later, he is still giving out his orders and making everyone laugh. This one is for you Dougie 💓

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 110,000 children and adults living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. There's currently no cure, and it many cases, it limits lives. MDUK do vital work in funding pioneering research into treatments and cures as well as providing vital information, advice, resources and support for individuals and families living with these conditions.All donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated. Thank you!