I’ve never done a marathon before so this is a big personal challenge for me. I’ve been training since October 2013, running through wind, rain, sleet and hail on the streets of Birmingham in the hope that my friends and family will support Free the Bears. This is a charity that is very special to me: I am inspired by the passion and commitment the people at Free the Bears have for animal welfare.

This charity is trying to make the world a kinder place - please spare a few pounds if you can and while you're at it check out their website to learn more about Free the Bears!