I am running 26.2 miles in the 2023 London Marathon to support the MS Society.

MS is an unpredictable and incurable condition that affects people's nervous systems. It can attack suddenly or progress steadily, bringing a range of symptoms which can include sight loss, incontinence, fatigue and mobility problems. No-one with MS can be sure when or how it will affect them next. The MS Society fund vital research into the causes of MS and possible treatments. They provide a helpline service, answering the calls of those looking for advice and support. They believe that together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

A few years ago, my best mate Wilf was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of MS and his life - and the lives of those closest to him - has been turned upside down as a result. Notwithstanding the grim progression the disease has taken since his first diagnosis, he tackles the immense challenges he faces every day with an unbelievable positivity and determination that is humbling to be around. He is a true legend.

So I'm running the London Marathon by way of my own small tribute to him and to raise some much needed funds to tackle this cruel disease, and I hope very much you can join me in doing so too.

Adrian x