I've run a couple of half marathons, a couple of years ago - it's not a talent that I possess - I won't be making any running records. 

I do get a great sense of achievement at the finish line, and it's the farthest distance I can commit to running. However, to stick to my training plan - with no excuses - and particularly when I really would rather sit down at the end of a long day, I need a cause that I really believe in and a charity I trust to put the funds towards their intended audience.

That's why I chose the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

These guys are amazing! They go above and beyond the call of duty to save lives without thinking about it, and I've heard personal stories, first hand, that really moved me. To find out more, please do visit their website at www.tvairambulance.org.uk and visit flickr.com/photos/tvaa to see what they do.

Thank you for visiting my page and thank you for taking the time to make donation. It will help me keep putting one foot in front of the other in training and on the day and more importantly it will help TVAA continue to save lives.

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.