If you are able to support this great charity then please do - many thanks in advance and wish me luck for what will be two gruelling marathons in 2025!

I'll also be making a personal donation to Alzheimer's UK upon completion of the first leg (London marathon)

Edinburgh Leisure is on a mission to help people lead more active healthy lives. They run 53 sport, leisure and school venues and are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to get active and stay active.

The Active Communities Programme harnesses the power of physical activity and sport to tackle inequalities and combat the effects of inactivity. Each year they support around 10,000 people who face the greatest barriers to being active, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities and poverty.