As a working mum of two, I find life can sometimes get a bit much. I took up running 10 years ago when my elder daughter was just over a year old and my wonderful friend Jackie was going through treatment for breast cancer.

I thought Jackie was mad when she said she wanted to run 10km! She said she needed it to feel alive and keep the smile on her face! And, I had no idea how much I needed that too.

Jogging helps with my mental as well as my physical health. I run away from the house, work off any frustrations, and return feeling so much better.

Last year, I pushed myself beyond what I ever thought I could achieve and ran the Leeds marathon. So, this year, I was incredibly excited to be asked by Jackie to join her in trying to break a Guinness World Record for the fastest 10-person costume to run a marathon! We'll be celebrating Jackie's 10 years all clear at the London Marathon, and raising as much money for charity as possible.

I'm fundraising for NHS Charities Together - a charity that helps take the pressure off an overstretched NHS - because the NHS was there when Jackie needed them, and so many other friends and family too.

Thank you so much for your kind donations. Every penny counts!