On April 28th, I shall be achieving one of my life ambitions by running the London Marathon!

This has been one of my goals since childhood, watching everyone from Paula Radcliffe to the nutter in the rhino suit make their way over the finish line...

...But, having just taken up running last year, it is only now that I feel physically and mentally ready to face it.

What's more, this is a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for an important cause...

M.E. is an illness that my sister has suffered with for a few years now - and one that also affects millions of others around the world. Her illnesses have left her unable to work or to live life to the level we all take for granted.

It has also been evident to us how M.E. is not only chronically under-funded but also grossly misunderstood by the public and authorities alike. This means much is still unknown medically and as such there are no real treatments; recovery rates are low.

I've seen first hand how even walking up the road can be exhausting. And in 1/4 of cases, M.E. can leave sufferers completely bed ridden. 

If leaving the house is a challenge, something like running a marathon must seem a distant pipe dream. So what better way to raise money than by doing exactly that!

What is ME:

https://www.meaction.net/about/what-is-me/

My chosen charity: 

https://www.actionforme.org.uk/

Training is in full swing, and I am determined not just to complete my first marathon but to achieve a time to be proud of.

Any athletes out there feel free to find me on Strava running app 🤗 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️

Any contributions for this good cause are HUGEly appreciated! Thank you so much!

The fine print:

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