As many of you are aware, running has become a huge part of my life over the years. I’m a keen parkrunner, 10k, half marathon and marathon runner, I love the challenge of pushing myself, and there has always been one event sitting right at the top of my bucket list…

THE LONDON MARATHON!. 🇬🇧🏃‍♂️

It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. The atmosphere, the crowds, the challenge and that famous finish line on The Mall make it one of those events that feels truly special.

But if I’m going to take on 26.2 miles, I want those miles to mean something more than just crossing a finish line. I want to support a local charity, where everything I raise will support people living in our community.

That’s why I’m incredibly proud to be running and raising money for the Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre. ❤️

The Centre is a fantastic local charity supporting people living with Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions across Lincolnshire. It provides somewhere people can turn for practical support, treatments, therapies, friendship and, perhaps most importantly, a community of people who understand.

For many of us, going for a run is something we can easily take for granted. We lace up our trainers, head out of the door and decide how far we want to go.

Being a runner, and especially a marathon runner has made me appreciate just how fortunate I am.

So when the training gets tough, when the long runs seem endless, and when my legs are telling me they’ve had enough, I’ll remind myself that I'm lucky to be able to do this and why I'm doing it.

Every mile of training and every one of those 26.2 miles through London will be for the people who use the Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre and the families around them.

The Centre relies heavily on fundraising and donations to continue providing its services, so every single donation really does matter.

Whether you can spare £1, £5, £10, £20 or simply share this page, I’ll be enormously grateful for your support. Hopefully, together we can raise a fantastic amount for an amazing local charity and help them continue making a difference to people across Lincolnshire.

And after all those years of watching the London Marathon and thinking “one day…”…

It’s finally my turn. ❤️

Thank you so much for supporting me and the Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre.

26.2 miles. One incredible marathon, one incredibe charity. Let’s make every mile count. 🏃‍♂️❤️