In 2024 I turn 50 and I wanted to do something memorable, challenge myself and help support others less fortunate than myself.  This will be my second attempt at running the London Marathon after achiveing 3:22 in 2022.  I believe I can do better than that and am going to double down on training and try to achieve exactly that. 

It also offers me a great opportunity to champion a charity that I have been an active supporter of for many years.  Barnardo's helps hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents and carers across the UK. They don't abandon children because of who they are or what they've done. They listen to them, fight for their rights and do whatever it takes to protect and support them because they believe that all children have the right to a happy and healthy life. At a time when more young people need specialist help with complex issues like sexual abuse, mental health problems and serious violence, their work is more vital than ever.  I know many of you, like me, are fortunate to have kids of your own and also to be able to give them great opportunities in life.  Any donation you are able to give here helps all those who don't have the same opportunities and I hope you'll agree its a very worthy cause.