Third time lucky! After two failed attempts of running the Hackney Half due to injuries and family matters, this is the year I'll finally run my first competitive half marathon.

I'm raising money for St Mungo's, a life-changing charity that strives to end homelessness across the UK through its emergency housing support, education programmes and mental health services.

Rough sleeping has increased by 120% since 2010 and while our Prime Minister has plans to criminalise the victims of it, St Mungo's will use your kind donations to care for them instead.

I can't wait to race round the borough I live in for this great cause, anything you can give is highly appreciated.