Hello and welcome!

Last time I fundraised it was ahead of a triathlon which I keep saying was 'a couple of years ago' but I just checked and it was 2009, which makes sense of what an effort all this running has been recently.

With the weather having just taken a sudden & unwelcome turn, it seems like the perfect time for us all to be supporting St Mungo's with this race. I am pleased and proud to be running on their behalf.

St Mungo's does great work in London and the South, running emergency homeless services (street outreach teams, accomodation) and supporting homeless people in their recovery through drug and alcohol support, physical and mental healthcare and opening the door to safe housing. In the longer term they also help people to gain life skills: from job training to independent living skills in their 'semi-independent' houses.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

I don't have to make a huge amount, so small donations from lots of people will get me there. Thanks so much for helping out.

Elise x