Since I was a young girl I used to run with my mom. My mom always ran half marathons . The last run I did with my mom was 10 miles, about 12 years ago. I always remember lying on my moms kitchen floor after it with my mom rubbing my legs. I’m sure with age on my side that should have been the other way round…..

I went on to run my first half marathon in 2018 inspired by the heart breaking experience of nearly losing my daughter to bacterial meningitis when she was only 2 weeks old. I felt I needed to do something to give back to the charity Meningitis Now who had helped me in different ways during this difficult time. Myself and my 3 best friends ran the Worcester half marathon raising over £5000 for the charity. 

Running has been my drug ever since and I went on to run another 5 half marathons.

I always told myself I would run a full marathon by the time I’m 40…..and that age is getting closer, so I felt this year was the right time. Given the difficulties everyone has faced over the past 2 years it’s made me appreciate everything I have. I know I am one of the lucky ones! 

So now I’m in full training mode to complete my full marathon. Ultimately, I want to run the 26.2 miles to make my mom proud.

Meningitis Now is a charity very close to my heart, with my daughter Ava having had meningitis. Also my mom having it at 17 years old and friends children Colby and Rosa -mae .

 Would like to say a special thank you to Paul Scott , for believing in me , convincing me to sign up for the race , helping me , supporting me , and keeping me injured free . Thank you Paul . 

Thank you to my friend Sam , running with me when we get chance  , being there to moan to , and supporting me . And being as crazy as me to signing up to these 26.2 miles too . We have got this sam !! 

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