After a couple of years away from marathon distance running, I am back! and taking on the Windy City - suggested and encouraged by my friend and colleague Liz Claydon, who is also running. I am hoping the weather is going to be kinder than my last marathon in the heat wave of NYC (for those of you who ran it a couple of years ago you'll know what I mean!)

This opportunity to run the Chicago marathon is such a great chance to provide some support to a charity. I am running for an amazing charity called Street Child, with a purpose to see all children safe, in school and learning - especially in low resource environments and emergencies.

Street Child works with an expanding network of 95+ local organisations and for lasting impact in 20 countries across the sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. (www.street-child.org)

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the 'Donate' button.

Thank you very much for your support and generosity.