I'm running the Royal Parks half marathon for Sound and Music, aiming to raise £500 to part-fund a young person's place on the In the Making summer residential, a brilliant one-week summer course for young music-makers. I've worked on that programme in various capacities for the last four years and it's great.

I've recently returned enthusiastically to running after a few years away with some complicated but non-serious knee trouble. I'm really enjoying being back at it, and it's great having an event like this to aim for and to keep me motivated as I build up my stamina again. I won't be setting any records but I'll get around it, and I'm looking forward to it immensely.

All donations of any size will be greatly appreciated.