In a turn of events that can only be described as poor ballot management, I somehow ended up with a place in the London Marathon.

Rather than pretending this was intentional and all part of a long-term life plan, I thought I’d try to make something positive of it by raising money for SRUK, a charity that’s close to my family.

SRUK supports people affected by Scleroderma and Raynaud’s, funding research, raising awareness, and providing vital support to those living with these often misunderstood and life-altering conditions.

If you’d like to support (or simply ensure I have no choice but to finish), any donations would be hugely appreciated.

No pressure at all, but if you do feel inclined, I promise to think of you fondly somewhere around mile 23.