Updated on Dec 31st 2012 at 4:21 PM from the JustGiving API

My 20mile run with the Mumbai run community. Feet swollen from the heat and post run sore throat from The pollution. It's gonna be a hard one. Still some money to raise to meet my target

Updated on Dec 28th 2012 at 10:40 AM from the JustGiving API

Fuelling my run training. 50p a meal. Sure beats ridiculous costs of uk sports drinks and far tastier

Updated on Dec 27th 2012 at 12:41 PM from the JustGiving API

10x 1 mile pace work along Marine Drive, along with Sikh men in turbans and tennis shoes, sprinting saree clad women & more. 6.30am and the air was already thick of dust

Updated on Dec 24th 2012 at 8:42 AM from the JustGiving API

Thanks to all those who have sponsored me so far . One day until I fly out and start my interval training by the gateway to India

My best friend, Holly may no longer be with us, but she continues to inspire my life. This one - the Mumbai marathon is for her.

Seems a shame to run all that way, through the cows and the crowds, and scoffing masala dosa marathon food and not raise money for Martlett's Hospice who do an incredible job of caring for so many, including family and friends.

You will be able to track my progress, including my training runs with female Gurkhas in the Himalayas (eek, I don't think my Downs training can live up to those hills) as well as my adventures on the streets of Mumbai at my new website www.rachaelrunstheworld.com