It is 20 years since I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a condition which affects 2.8 million people in the UK. Fortunately my diabetes is well controlled which means I am able to participate in the outdoor activities I enjoy.

As a chalIenge for myself in 2012 I decided to enter the London Marathon on 22nd April. Through sponsorship I will be raising valuable funds for DiABETES UK. So far my training is going well and I'm managing between 25 and 40 miles a week, but I've still a long way to go before I can do 26.2 miles in one run - and I'm also aiming to beat my marathon time from 2003.

Any sponsorship you are able to give will be gratefully received and every £ you donate will be matched by BP.

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