UPDATE: unfortunately I didn't complete the half-marathon, but dropped out shortly after 10 miles due to exhaustion.  More on my blog. Thank you for all your donations and sorry I couldn't complete.  Maybe next time!

On Sunday 6th September, I'm power-walking the Bristol Half-Marathon with Walk the Walk to raise money for breast cancer care and research.   My mother was successfully treated for breast cancer a few years ago, going through chemotherapy while I was pregnant with her first grandchild.  She recovered and is now fit and well and enjoying her grandson.   I want to help contribute to the research and care that will make more "happy endings" like ours.

I also needed a challenge to get me exercising regularly.  Powerwalking appealed as being lower-impact than running, and easier to fit around childcare than a gym or fitness class.  I've trained hard towards this race, and I've definitely "got the bug" for keeping up a regular power-walking regime in future.   I've also blogged my training to keep a record and remind myself how far I've come.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.