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I am running the London Marathon for the charity i work for - Havering Mind. They are a fantastic local mental health charity that dont get enough vital funding to do the work that they do.

I am a person who has previously absolutely HATED running! Going back in time to school i used to dread the cross country runs that we were forced to do! 

However after watching my sister do the London Marathon a few years back and then one of my friends, i got inspired to take up running more. 

I started slowly - it was quite hard to get into, im not going to lie. However as i got going i did get more into it, and dare i say it - i started to enjoy it!

I had a place in last years London Marathon but i just wasnt fit enough. I did however complete my first half marathon in Windsor in September (the picture is of me and my friend Emma finishing!)

This year the London Marathons partner charity is 'Heads Together', a new mental health initiative by the Royal Foundation, and championed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry! This year is being called 'The Mental Health Marathon', because of the strong emphasis on mental health awareness, which epitomises what i do in my role at Havering Mind.

I dont expect to run it in a 'great' time .....but i am determined to complete it and prove to myself, and others, that i CAN do it!

Please give generously! This is a fantastic and worthwhile cause.

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