20 years ago I ran my first marathon in London with my husband Chris, for cancer charities in memory of my dad. I was proud to complete it & know he would but I always said I would never do a marathon again. 

After seeing Rob Burrow , his wife Lindsay, family & many other families being so courageous & strong with their fight with MND & watching Kevin Sinfield complete Ultramarathons for his mate, it inspired me to do it again! 

So 20 years on & 20 years older, I am mad enough to be running the Leeds marathon on my birthday 🥳 & 3 three peaks 2 weeks after in aid of Leeds Hospitals Charity.

It has been a tough balance trying to fit the miles in & building distance since December in between working, having two sporty kids & running in all weather conditions(see pics of rain, snow & freezing temps & blistering temps) but I am nearly there !

If you want to help me cross the line & celebrate my birthday in style, please donate the cost of a birthday drink for me 🍺 🍹🥳