Once again I've been given the opportunity to raise money for Samaritans, a charity really close to my heart.

This will be an incredibly special marathon for me, it will be the first time I have run the London Marathon, and I will also be supporting and running alongside a friend of mine called Milly pickles for her first ever marathon. Milly lost her leg after a tragic accident, yet her resilience and determination has brought us here, her story is so inspiring. The marathon will be incredibly tough but together, we will cross that finish line.

Your donation makes such a difference to the day, it's one of the major things that will drive you through those tough moments. By hitting my target it will fund 524 life saving calls for people in need. Unfortunately, I have been plagued with injuries this year, and I am racing against the clock to get my knee ready in time to run the marathon, but the temporary pain is worth earning every single pound you donate. I have the best community when it comes to raising money and awareness. Let’s successfully hit this target and smash this marathon.