On May 24th 2026, I will be taking on the feat of trying to complete my first ever marathon in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival!

A daunting & eye opening challenge that has already thrown up so many surprises during training so far...

However, whilst there really is joy in the journey, I felt it was important that I used this opportunity to turn the trials & tribulations of a lot of running in the rain into a positive.

Sadly, like many of us, I have been impacted by the cruel disease that is cancer. It is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK are currently living with the disease.

Whilst I've endured the challenges of witnessing family members go through such difficult moments, I've also been privileged to witness the incredible support Macmillan Cancer Support provide in life's most difficult moments.

Therefore, I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in aid of Macmillan and their fantastic work.

So whilst 26.1 miles of pounding the tarmac seems a daunting task for a novice like me, it pales in comparison to the challenge that is faced by 3.5 million people in the UK every day and I'm hoping my fundraising may be able to provide a little more support for those who really need it.

As part of my challenge, I aim to raise £750 to support Macmillan and any support you may be able to provide, little or large, will be greatly appreciated

Diolch