Normally, with 10 weeks to go until the London Marathon, by now I would switch into competitive mode and start talking about PB’s and carbon plated race shoes.

However, this year’s London Marathon is a wee bit different for me.

This is my redemption year, after having to pull out of the London marathon last time because of a spine injury. So, instead of focusing on the race, this year is all about enjoying the fact that I am able to run again.

In that spirit, I have decided to fundraise for two local charities.

RNLI Broughty Ferry and Reach Across Arbroath both do incredible lifesaving work, in very different ways, and both mean a lot to me.

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As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe.

RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.

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I’d like to show these charities how much they are appreciated and would really love your support. Please give generously if you can so that I get to the race start with a big smile on my face, knowing that this run has made a difference for two important local causes.