Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and for any and all donations. It means so much to me and I’ll be thinking of your support and using it as motivation all the way round the course. 

Almost everyone has been affected by cancer - either directly themselves or through a loved one - or both. Research into new drugs and treatments is vital and money raised for Cancer Research UK via Scottish events stays local, with funds going to Scottish centres like the Beatson Centre in Glasgow. 

I have been jinxed in my previous attempts to run a half marathon -  injury and back issues thwarting my last two attempts. This time I feel stronger, and I’m certain that my impending 40th, and the wish to tick this one off the bucket list, will also help me to make it third time lucky.

As well as the half, I’m also running the following to make sure I’m race fit by the time 23 September comes along. :

24 June - 10k Race for Life 2018, Edinburgh

15 July - Virgin British 10k, London

26 August - Great Aberdeen Run

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