Not too bad! I am following the London Marathon Intermediate 17 week training plan which means I run 3 to 4 days per week with some cross training in between. Some days are harder than others but I know that I need to stick to the plan. When I need some motivation I listen to a guided run on the Nike Run Club app. It has some great inspirational talks from top athletes.

I work in Hertfordshire so I spend 5 hours of my day travelling to and from work. This means, unless I get a day working from home, my training starts at around 7.30pm. I try to run with the ‘Horsham Joggers’ on a Tuesday night but I train mostly by myself.

Well, this will be the first marathon I have ever trained for and I’m hoping to run it all the way. I say that because last year I ran/walked the Beachy Head Marathon but I hadn’t trained for it. It was pure madness really as I was flying out to New York a day later. I could hardly walk!

I have run three half marathons over the last couple of years and more recently I completed the London Big Half for Action.

I have supported various charities over the years but when I entered the 2018 ‘Big Half’ I discovered Action under the charity section of the website. I read about your mission to fund research to help save lives of babies and children and thought what a fantastic cause it was. This is my second year of supporting you guys.

I am really very excited to be taking part in such a huge event having been a spectator in the past. The atmosphere will be amazing and it will be an achievement I will never forget.

Running the 26.2 miles! Besides that I hope the weather will not be as hot as last year. It is not often I say that but if it is cold and cloudy - even raining - it would suit me :)

Yes, strangely enough I am looking forward to not eating carbs. I don’t normally eat many foods containing carbs so it has been a struggle for me.

I would advise to get yourself a good training plan and stick to it as much as you can. Don’t underestimate the importance of cross training as it will definitely help prevent injuries. Be conscious of what you eat and drink, as good nutrition and hydration is so important.

I would encourage others to raise funds for Action because it doesn’t matter how you raise the money; there are plenty of activities you can participate in. It doesn’t even matter how much or little you raise as every bit helps.

If collectively we can all help to fund one more research project that is something we can all be proud of … making a difference to young children, giving them the best start in life.