Friends will know ... running is no friend of mine! But after a number of vaguely successful (I got round) 10K runs and an unfortunate incident which involved me running the final quarter of last year's half marathon with my colleague Rachel ... I appear to have committed to running this year's Manchester half marathon.

Clearly the run itself provides me with zero motivation, so I'm running to raise funds for Moya Cole Hospice! I'm supporting an amazing cause that provides incredible care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families and carers across Greater Manchester.

Moya Cole Hospice is a lifeline for many, but with only a third of their funding coming from the NHS, they need to raise £20,000 each day to continue offering their essential services and compassionate care.

Running does not come naturally to me, but this is a fantastic cause - Thank you for your support!