I've never run a lot before, especially long distances. So when I had the opportunity come through my first thoughts were... 'but my ankle is a bit weak... my lower back gives me pain'. I genuinely was close to declining the offer to run the London Marathon.

But then... I learned more about the Charity, the incredible work they do which I could fundraise for, and also thought what an amazing achievement this would be for me personally as well. To go from someone who can barely finish a 5k without collapsing to completing an entire marathon.

Any donations towards this fantastic cause would genuinely mean so much to both myself and also the charity. 

If you want to know more:

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.

https://www.gosh.org/