I wasn't intending to do this half marathon for charity as I am aware that people had already given generous sponsorship for the London Marathon I ran three years ago. However, on the 9th August this year, I received some bad news. My boyfriend John's mother, Margaret, died suddenly and unexpectedly. This was devastating for us all.

John's family has decided that instead of accepting flowers at the funeral, they will be asking for donations to Medecins Sans Frontieres, which was a charity supported by Margaret. I have therefore decided to run in memory of Margaret and raise some money for this fantastic cause.   

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