I love running and have completed a few marathons over the years. I am entering unknown territory here though..... The Ultra Wales 50 miler is a mountainous ultra (the course goes over several peaks in Snowdonia including the iconic Cader Idris, totaling 3000m of climb) and I have been training for several months now; it will take anywhere from 15-20 hours to complete. It will also be my first true ultra marathon and at the age of 53 I am praying my body will hold out!

I want to raise a bit of money along the way for a very special charity.....Dandelion Time.

I work at East Farleigh Primary School and Dandelion Time is a very local charity that is only half a mile away from our school. Past and present pupils of our school community have and continue to benefit from the amazing work that they offer and this year, our school council have chosen to raise money for this very special charity. I am starting the 'ball rolling' with this latest physical challenge!

They help children with very challenging emotional issues, resulting from trauma, abuse or neglect. Providing a peaceful and nurturing natural environment is at the heart of our approach, allowing children to heal, build self-belief, and develop skills and aspirations for a brighter future.

Over the next year, I hope that the children at East Farleigh will similarly raise lots of money for Dandelion Time particularly through the charity's seedling investment scheme.