This year I turn 50 and it feels like the perfect time to stop making excuses and run the Oxford Half Marathon. I have not run a half Marathon before, so this will be a real challenge.

Instead of presents it would be brilliant if you could sponsor me for my birthday. I am raising money for Oxfordshire Mind, an amazing local charity who support over 30,000 people with mental health challenges every year. They promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change.