It's 20 years since I last ran a marathon when I was 25 years old! When I signed up for Manchester 2024, it seemed like a good personal challenge to see if I could get close to my previous time. I'm older, possibly wiser, but am I endurance fitter!

It also a fantastic way to raise money for a great cause. In our family we lost three grandparents to Alzheimer's and dementia, and I've also lost an uncle to early onset Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer’s Society is working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKSGV-Zuu5M.

I can think of no better charity to raise funds for and I hope that you will be able to support both me and the Alzheimer's Society.