Hi everyone!

On 16 September I will be running the Berlin Marathon. I am aiming to run the race in under 3 hours. What that means is 15 weeks of early mornings, long runs on tired legs and Saturday nights without beer.

Sounds tough right? At least during that time my basic needs will be covered. I won't need to worry about finding clean water to drink during training, there are clean toilets everywhere and a warm shower when I'm done. These are things which most people take for granted.

This is why I've decided to raise money for WaterAid.  They are a great organisation with the mission to provide clean water, improved sanitation and proper hygiene to all people.

Why? Unfortunately access to clean water, sanitation and proper hygiene are not a given and without all three, people can’t live dignified, healthy lives. With all three, they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. With clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, children are born healthier. They get the chance to go to school and grow up to become adults. Women and men get to earn a living. Whole communities start to thrive. It sounds normal and it should be.

I will keep this page updated on my progress and you can also check out how I'm tracking at any time on Strava (https://www.strava.com/athletes/1123691).

Thanks for your support and wish me luck!