As a complete non-runner this is going to be a huge personal undertaking. As I start this running challenge the thought of a park run fills me with dread, but I am embracing this fitness challenge knowing that supporting such a great local charity will help keep me motivated and the months of training ahead all worthwhile.

I am so proud to be supporting Home-Start in Suffolk, the county's largest family support charity who offer struggling families throughout the county practical help and emotional support in a friendly, non-judgemental way through their army of over 280 volunteers. In the last 12 months they have worked with more than 1,500 local families facing a wide range of challenges including mental health issues, disability, physical health problems, poverty and domestic violence. I am taking part in this running challenge to raise vital funds to help them reach more families within Suffolk who desperately need their help.