In September, I will once again be launching myself out of my comfort zone — and straight into the pain cave — all in the name of charity.

Last year, I ran the Manchester Great Run for ECNC. This year, I’ve apparently decided that wasn’t traumatic enough, so I’m cranking up the mileage and taking on a half marathon… in the Lake District. Yes, the hilly bit of England.

East Cheshire NHS Charity is a brilliant local organisation working hand in hand with East Cheshire NHS Trust where I work.

Please donate, even the tiniest amount. It will mean the world to me, especially because anyone close to me knows that running is my least favourite pastime.