Hello, So here we are a charity place in the London Marathon 2024. It took a few months to come to terms with and for anyone that knows me I don't generally push myself out of my comfort zone very often so this is massive for me personally. I’ve been an asthmatic all my life and generally quite unfit fearing exercise due to breaking out into an asthma attack most of my life. We got an exercise bike during covid and out of a bit of boredom and fearing my jeans were getting very snug, my journey with exercise and getting fitter began… 

WHY…? So no disrespecting anyone with a very sad story but in my case I don't have a one as such, I am very lucky. I had my Pops for the majority of my life and he was a great person, he was blind but he never moaned and was always a pleasure to be around. He benefited from RNIB's services and they improved his quality of life, especially in his later years. So I am incredibly proud to be running and fundraising on behalf of a great charity, that I have seen first hand the wonderful things that they do. I have the fondest childhood memories being with him and he often helped me solve everyday problems growing up, he always knew the right thing to say. His advice was amazing and he was so patient and easy to talk to. He was always there for me whenever I needed him from his armchair and I miss him dearly. 

So… I am doing this marathon for my Pops and also anyone else that misses a grandparent today and everyday. It is such a special bond, and we really don't understand how precious it is, until it is gone. I always remember thinking, he would live forever growing up, if only this could have been true. 

I hope… you are proud of me Pops, my dear Pap and both my beautiful Nannies too.  Love you Forever, this is for you 🤍👼 ☁️ xoxoxo