Hello everyone! 

I'm back and weaker than ever and attempting to run the Berlin Marathon a year later than originally scheduled!

In lockdown last year, I managed to build up to around half-marathon distance in anticipation of the event before being scuppered by Covid - something everyone will be able to relate to! But I'm back again this year to take on the Berlin Marathon in aid of Shelter, despite months of denial and a distinct lack of physical exercise. 

I'm running on behalf of Shelter - a hugely important charity, doing some incredible work in London and the wider UK. Shelter exists to fight for all those whose lives are blighted by the loss of their home – and all whose lives will be affected if things don’t change. Last year, they gave information, support, and advice to millions of people facing homelessness or experiencing bad housing.

In the pandemic, people were being evicted with nowhere to go. In response, alongside other campaigning groups, Shelter ran a campaign calling on the government to ban evictions during the pandemic. The government responded to the public pressure with various protections – including an eviction ban, which was extended multiple times throughout the year. This was hugely important for thousands across the country. 

Shelter does some amazing work and I'm proud to be pushing myself to my limit on their behalf. 

Please do donate if you can and I'll keep you up to date with my training as I put my body through the wringer!

Thank you for your donations and I'll see you this September!