Updated on Apr 11th 2011 at 6:13 PM from the JustGiving API

Well, as you all know, last few days of r&r..... I keep feeling rather fraudulent about the fact that there are so many physical and mental challenges to complete in this world and some, - a lot are harder than this.. But then I think; how does one define the difficulty scale of a challenge?.. It's a pretty unique thing.. What one person struggles with another conquers with ease.. Etc. Anyway, for me, this run is the culmination of a fairly short running history really.. Two years of purely running for fun- I don't really run fast- I kinda plod... But I do enjoy it... HOWEVER! Training for a marathon has to be taken quite seriously.. I've really had to work hard to find the time to follow any kind of proper runners training schedule. It's been the longest harshest winter in ages up here and what with working, kids, house renovations, wedding planning- it's been tough. Have I done enough? I hope so. I'm packing my stuff as we travel to London on Thursday.. I've two small runs to fit in this week.... My stomach is turning as I write- with twisted nerves.. I know not what to expect but I know I'll be tired and I hope you will be proud of my somewhat small-fry achievement, the macmillan nurses are wonderful!!! And they deserve your every penny. Thank you all.. Watch this space... Xx

Updated on Feb 19th 2011 at 7:41 PM from the JustGiving API

Well, only eight weeks to go! Like Zoikes!!! Training going to plan, though I've missed a few miles this week due to unforeseens! My target is fourteen tomorrow and I hope to do sixteen.. Kids back at school etc. Monday which helps me squeeze in a few speedy miles post drop off. Am finding it hard to concentrate on much more presently And am certainly no social butterfly but it'll be worth it. Thanks to all for sponsorship so far. I think of you all when the lactic is burning! Yours, fee xx

My Dad died nearly fifteen years ago from the wretched disease cancer.

The Macmillan Nurses that cared for him until the last moment were supreme in their efforts. The professionalism, the empathy and care they showed my dad and our family was invaluable and will never be forgotten.

My dad loved watching the marathon and used to be a keen runner in his youth.. Ive been lucky enough to gain a place in the London marathon and Im going to run it in his memory and also as an effort to raise some money for these wonderful nurses that give so much time and energy helping terminally ill patients and those affected by Cancer.

Im training hard and crossing that finish line knowing that I've made even the smallest of differences will mean so much and make me a very happy girl.

Thanking you... Fee. x