Hi all!

On Sunday 25th April 2027, I'll be taking on the London Marathon. This year it's a one-off two-day event, so it's an even bigger occasion than usual.

I was meant to run in April 2026, but it wasn't to be. I'd been struggling with IT band knee pain. And then a spell of post-viral illness in the spring knocked me off my feet completely. So I made the call to defer and come back to do it properly.

The good news is that I'm fit and healthy again and back running well. My last marathon was Brighton in 2016, which I ran in 3hrs 49mins aged 21. This time I'm building up gradually and looking after the knee. I'd love to get sub 3hrs 30mins, but above all I want to enjoy the occasion.

I'm running to raise money and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) which I explain why below.

Every donation helps me towards my £2,100 target. Thank you so much for your support!

Why Muscular Dystrophy UK?

Muscular Dystrophy UK supports more than 110,000 people in the UK living with muscle-wasting conditions. One of the most devastating forms is Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) - a progressive and life-limiting condition that usually appears in early childhood.

DMD causes relentless muscle degeneration, gradually robbing children mostly boys - of their ability to walk, move independently, and eventually, even to breathe without assistance. There is currently no cure. But there is hope - in research, in treatments, and in the unwavering support MDUK provides to families navigating this incredibly tough journey.

Every pound you donate helps fund life-changing research, specialist care, and vital support services for those affected. It helps MDUK continue to fight for a future where no child or family has to face this alone.

Join Me on This Journey

Training for a marathon isn’t easy, but it’s nothing compared to the daily challenges faced by children and adults living with muscular dystrophy. Your support will keep me going on long winter training runs, on sore legs, and on race day when the finish line feels far away.

Together, we can go the distance for the families who face muscular dystrophy every day, and for the breakthroughs still to come.