In the next 2-3 months I shall be doing NHS' Couch to 5K running podcasts. The NHS Couch to 5K plan is designed to get anyone off the couch and gradually work you up to running for half an hour or 5K, in just nine weeks.

Why?

I am a royal blogger, I write about HRH The Countess of Wessex who is undertaking her Diamond Challenge. Since I am a huge admirer and supporter of The Countess and the DofE charity I decided to push myself out of my comfort zone and do something for myself but in the same time, to raise money for others.

Why this challenge? I needed to finally do something for myself, to get out of home and to take care of my mind and body. I have never ever been running in my whole life, so this will be a bit scary, but that's good thing, it will help me deal with my various anxieties. And it will push my limits.

At the end of each week I will write about my experience on my blog (http://hrhcountessofwessex.blogspot.com/) to keep you updated with my challenge.

I hope you will support me in this challenge as it's for a great cause. For more info on the Diamond Challenge visit this link: www.dofediamondchallenge.org

I’m not putting it off any longer. I’m taking the DofE Diamond Challenge right now. Join me or sponsor me and help transform the lives of vulnerable young people.