I know there's a LOT going on in the world. 

Wars, earthquakes, economic crisis, spy balloons....but I also know that my family, friends, and colleagues are wonderful people who want to help wherever they can and who always support me and my goals.

Yes, I've asked you for money before, when I was raising money to run the London Marathon for Water Aid - my first ever marathon, in April 2020, and you delivered. Unfortunately, London was cancelled due to Covid (I hate even writing that word anymore) and I got to run my first ever marathon virtually...during one of the biggest storms we had that year! 

Regardless of the conditions, it was still fabulous!! And it kick started my desire to run more marathons!

So, here I am, 3 years and 5 marathons later (even I can't believe that):

1. London 2020 (virtual) 5 hr 10 min
2. NYC 2020 (virtual)
3. London 2021 (the real thing!)
4. NYC (virtual) <-- because all you want to do after you run a marathon, is run another marathon! 
5. Paris 2022 (the real thing!) 4 hr 35 min

...asking you to help me out once more.

I'm running for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. 

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition which causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. It's extremely dangerous and affects more than 10,800 people in the UK. One in 25 of us carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without knowing. 

It's rare. And, one of my close friends' sons has this condition.

My friend Amy and I were both pregnant with our second children at the same time. We gave birth within two weeks of each other and I was so excited to be able to share maternity leave with her. We had met in a play group we both attended with our first children - and she was, what I called, a 'normal' mom. She didn't judge me for wanting to go back to work, supported me when I struggled, and I (hope) I did the same for her. We became friends instantly.

Within a week of giving birth, the heel-prick test that babies get to screen for rare medical conditions, revealed that her son, Seth, had CF. It changed everything. I don't even think she knows how much her experience has affected me.

I'm extremely grateful that Seth has had access to new medicines that will extend his lifespan. This is why I'm running for CF Trust. So I can help, even in a minuscule way, to contribute to the research and development of new medicine that will help all those with Cystic Fibrosis.

So, hug your babies and please donate whatever you can. 

NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL.

I promise to keep you updated on my training progress - my goal is to get a PB (personal best) time of 4 hours 29 minutes. That's an average pace of 10 min. 15 sec. per mile.

And I PROMISE, I'll be thinking of each and every one of my supporters during my 26.2 mile journey in London on the 23rd April.