Hello everyone,

As a few of you may be aware, someone very close to us has recently been diagnosed with MND. To raise awareness and a bit of money for MNDA, me and a few family members have decided to take part in the New Forest Marathon on the 13th September.

I have decided to take on the full marathon distance, with my brother Jake and his partner Elle taking on the 10km run - all a challenge for us in their own rights!

Running is not a big sport in our family, in fact we all hate it. But it's important to get out your comfort zone, push your body to the limits and put yourself in the best position you can be in to fight any challenges life may throw at you. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at you round each and every corner - so being in great physical and mental shape will give you the best chance to tackle these difficulties head on!

If you have any spare cash to donate to a great cause, we would be extremely grateful. But spreading the word means just as much.

We will keep you updated on the results of the day and hope you are all well