Hi Everyone,

Guess what? I've decided to lace up my road running shoes once again, but this time it's for a cause that's close to my heart.

I'll be running the Chester half marathon alongside my friend Chantelle (who's a marathon superstar after completing the London marathon – fingers crossed I can keep up with her!).

I'm hitting the pavements to support The Hospice of the Good Shepherd, our local hospice. This incredible charity provides free services to its patients, but it needs £5.2 million annually to keep its doors open, and is reliant on 83% of that funding from the generous support of our community and fundraising efforts.

Now, I'm not your typical road runner – I much prefer the tranquility of trails. But if I'm going to tackle 13.1 miles amidst the hustle and bustle of Chester, I want every step to count for something meaningful!

That's where you come in. With your support, every stride I take on those Chester roads will make a real difference to those who need it most. Together, let's make this run count and help The Hospice of the Good Shepherd continue its invaluable work.

Thank you!