I'm proud to be supporting St John's Hospice this year by taking on a personal challenge - running three half marathons to help raise funds for this incredible local charity.

I'll be starting with the AJ Bell Great Manchester Half Marathon in May, the iconic Great North Run in September, and finally the Manchester Half Marathon in October.

St John's Hospice provides vital care and support to people in our community, and I'm determined to do my bit to give something back.

Any support along the way would be hugely appreciated.