After applying to run the London Marathon 10 times, 2024 will finally see me running 26.2 miles around the streets of London. I'm so sad my best pal Mahla won't be running alongside me but I know she'll, along with the rest of you, will be with me every step of the way.

Follow my training on Facebook (@Em Johns) or instagram (@emsyjohns)

And to make it all worthwhile I'm raising money for 'Guts UK', the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system, from the stomach and oesophagus, to the liver and pancreas. I recently lost two friends to stomach cancer and have a close family member currently receiving treatment for oesophageal cancer, so the amazing things this charity is doing to raise awareness is close to my heart.

Research into our guts has been underfunded, understaffed and undervalued for decades. Please could you help me to raise money to provide new knowledge which will end the pain and suffering for millions affected by digestive diseases. They're hoping we can get earlier diagnoses, kinder treatments and ultimately, cures.

https://gutscharity.org.uk