After some unexpected health issues and a long time getting back on my feet, even the idea of running felt a long way off.

So entering the London Marathon ballot was done on a bit of a whim - something I have watched every year and always been mesmerised by. I was not expecting that I would be one of the 4% of the 1,309,014 entrants selected at random!

Just one wee problem… at that point, I could only run 3 miles.

In August, I started a running club and have very slowly, step by step, built up my distance. The training has been tough to fit in around work and busy family life and most of the cold, wet runs have been laced with the thought - ‘Carol, what are you doing!?’

But I’m determined to cross the finish line to raise money for a charity that remains incredibly close to our hearts.

If you’re able to support in any way, no matter how small, it would allow Glasgow’s Childrens Hospital Charity to help more families. Help we received and will be forever grateful for.

In memory of our daughter, Sophia.

In tribute to Dr Janice Gibson.