I'm running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this October 12th.

6 weeks to go!!!!

I’ve managed to run 11k. Just under halfway. This is both pathetic and terrifying

At this stage any support emotionally, financially or physically from friends and family is badly needed.

I have chosen to run in aid of The Royal Marsden for a couple of reasons.

Beginnings IVF clinic at St Helier’s, where I now work works with The Royal Marsden to preserve the fertility of their cancer patients. In doing so we hope to preserve the hopes and dreams of a family for those girls and young women who find themselves facing a diagnosis and treatment of cancer that may leave them infertile otherwise.

I also have personal reasons; having had friends treated there recently. I have seen the amazing support first hand that this hospital so brilliantly provides.

I have chosen to do this at time in life when my daughter is starting school, I am starting a new job and we are renovating our house - just in case anyone did worry I was doing too easy a challenge!!!

Thank you in advance for your support and I welcome and well wishers/cheerleaders on the day.

Once you have donated please also add a track/piece of music in the comments that I can add to my running playlist to keep me going through training and the race itself!

I promise I will never ask again - this is a once in a lifetime event for me!