Last year, I slapped on a race number and joined the throngs of people pounding the Derby streets in order to raise some money for the Ukraine appeal  

This year, I’m back at it, hoping to beat my time to raise much needed funds for those who have suffered the devastation of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria  

Running is my self care, my well-being check-in, helping me to find a way to cope with challenges and struggles that I face day to day; I want to pay forward the solace I have found in running to those in the Turkey and Syria who need our support and kindness right now. 

I am hoping some of you, my dear friends and family, will be happy to spare £1 for such a worthy cause. £1 would mean the world to me especially when times are financially tricky for us all.

I promise I’ll run my ass off and have a smile on my face on the process! 

Much love, 

V x