When I was first given the chance to do this run I was a) immediately in because the Rory Peck Trust is essential and I've personally witnessed do so much good and b) thought it was a motivator to get fit.

I very much still believe in part a).However, it's a week out from the race and I'm quite scared. You see, I hate running. I'm also 36 and did quite a lot of downhill recently so my left knee is not my friend. 

But I'm approaching this like so many of my incredible colleagues are asked of — little notice or details with potentially an unpredictable staff member asks of them the impossible. 

I will be running/limping for them. So if you have ever hired a fixer, translator, producer and been less than kind — REPENT — and if you're now in a better financial place because you were once a freelancer that benefitted from a fixer/translator/producer relationship then — DONATE! 

Even the most well-respected organisations screw up and Rory Peck often fills the gap to help the people that help get the most important stories thrive not survive.