On the 7th of April, I will be running the Paris Marathon. (Until a few weeks ago, I'd never run further than 21km - half the distance!)

I'm looking to raise £100 for every kilometre I will run, so £4,200 overall.

I'm running for Strong Minds, a really effective charity that provides free talk-therapy to low-income women and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 75% of their clients are depression free at the end of treatment.

I'd love your support in helping me reach my goal!

*My company will match the first £500 raised, so we only need to get to £3,700 to reach the goal!

Note: photo was during a training run in the Peak district - I'm hoping the weather in Paris will be a little warmer...