Hi everyone,

For those of you who have known me for more than 2 years will remember me when I was suffering from anorexia. For years I battled with the condition alone; at first in denial about having a problem, and then adamant that I could overcome it on my own. In that I failed, but thanks to the support from my family, friends and professionals I have recovered :)

I've always admired people doing endurance races, maybe because I knew that in my previous condition there is no way I would've been able to complete such a distance. Now that I am no longer suffering with the illness, the only thing in my way is my fitness and the fear of undertaking a challenge so in the spotlight as this. I am a quiet person who likes to keep to myself and not share my undertakings very publicly, so setting up this page and fundraising is as big a challenge as the race for me!

But here I am, and what better charity for me to run for than the one that helps people like myself who suffered from anorexia? If there's any way to help others and their families from going through what I put myself and my loved ones through, then I will!

I feel awkward asking for favours and don't often do so, but this is one I'm not ashamed to ask for - please sponsor me and donate to this page, to raise as much money for Beat as we can :)

Thank you all so much,

Nicole xxx