In 2015, I ran the London Marathon.

This remains one of my proudest achievements but also one of the hardest challenges I have ever undertaken. I said to my parents at the finish line; "Never again!"

I could not have foreseen though that the next 10 years would be some of the best and worst of my life.

I met and married my soulmate 💕 We packed so much happiness into the time we had together, then, one day, we lost him. Just like that.

With him, I lost my life as I knew it and the future we had planned together 💔

Marty had tried for years to get a place to run the London Marathon, he was so excited when he finally got a ballot place and was due to run in 2023, having already started raising money for Sue Ryder when he died.

Marty loved life and made the most of every minute. My heart breaks every day for the things he will never get to do and the life he will never get to live.

I feel that the greatest act we can perform in his memory is simply to live the best lives we possibly can, in essence, we need to 'Be More Marty' 🧔

It was in this spirit that I made the utterly bonkers decision to sign up for London 2025...and I got in!

Marty's running exploits were legendary. He ran his first Cheltenham Half Marathon in 2014 and his proudest moments were completing the Berlin Marathon in 2019 and the Virtual London Marathon in 2021 but the heart of Marty's running was his fundraising.

His chosen charity was Sue Ryder, due to the phenomenal care and support they gave to his family during Rogy's final months.

I now find myself in a position where not only do I choose to continue his fundraising for Sue Ryder, but I also benefit from the support they provide for those who are living with grief.

So please, give what you can to this amazing charity, they are there at the very worst times of people's lives and beyond.

Give to support their work, to support me in trying to put my shattered heart back together, but most of all, give for Marty.

I miss you my prince 💔

#BeMoreMarty