Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

The only race I ever ran was many years ago and it was a three legged race up and down a hill. I never did it again. I have never really enjoyed running, as many of you know, but I have been training very hard since New Year's and am continuing to do so. My aim is to be able to run the whole 10k. I only have a few months to go and at the moment it feels unatainable, but nothing is impossible.

I am running in memory of my Grandpa, Professor John Blandy, CBE, FRCS, who was a real inspiration and hero to me and many of my family, lots of who are also running this 10K with me (well not with me, they'll be MILES ahead but you know!). He passed away last July and after his retirement he was quite involved in the RLH League of Friends so it is fitting we are running to raise money for them too.

Please donate to this fantastic cause and keep me motivated to go the extra mile (or 6!).

Thanks.