On the 17th of April I will be attempting to complete my first Marathon... the Virgin London Marathon.

Last year I entered the ballot not thinking for a second that I would secure a place...... and then I did!!

After getting over the shock that I would have to run 26 and a half miles (and in one day and not over a week!) I started my 'intense' training at the beginning of this year.

I have to admit that there have been times that I have really struggled and had second thoughts, but I'm now actually kinda looking forward to it...

As I gained my own place in the race I do not have to raise money, but I have decided to run for FSID - The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, who I ran the London10k for last year.

FSID are the UK 's leading baby charity, aiming to prevent unexpected deaths in infancy and promote infant health.

FSID fulfils these aims by:

• Funding research
• Supporting families whose babies have died suddenly and unexpectedly
• Disseminating information on infant health, baby care and sudden infant deaths to health professionals and the general public
• Working with professionals to improve investigations when a baby dies

• Providing a network of trained befrienders to support bereaved families.

Please please can I ask you to donate anything you can to this fantastic charity, and feel free to come along and cheer me on (Go on, you know you want to!!)

On behalf of myself, and the families of all of the little ones who have passed away, I thank you.

Claire xx