I'm running The Loch Ness Marathon.

To cut a long story short, I decided that I needed to get fit. So in the classic Thompson way, I've jumped in with two feet and decided to join my old pal Oliver Woskett at the Loch Ness Marathon.

I haven't run further than 5k (unless chasing a cricket ball) since lockdown, so this will be a difficult journey if I'm every going to complete this marathon task! So, to give me the extra motivation I need to get those long training runs in, I'm going to be fundraising for The North Cotswold Foodbank.

Our business, The Cotswold Veg Box Company, works closely with our local food bank. We have delivered thousands of food packages to families throughout the North Cotswolds over the last 4 years, providing much-needed relief to people suffering from food poverty. The North Cotswold Foodbank rely on donations and I though this would be the perfect opportunity to continue our fundraising efforts.

So, if you'd like to give me the kick up the backside I need, and raise money for a brilliant cause, please donate to my JustGiving page.

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. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.