My Story

I did it. I signed up for the London Marathon. One impulsive click and now my inbox holds a confirmation email that feels less like an achievement and more like a painful physical mistake. 

No, it is not that dramatic - I hope.  I have been wanting to try and complete the London Marathon for several years, each time the ballot email has arrived in noting – “not this time!”  As this is a big birthday year, and I have more padding than I really should have i thought it was necessary to step up and run for a charity.

Why Ronald McDonald House Charities and who what do they do? In summary, they help families when a family member must go into hospital and provide accomodation near to the hospital.   I have spoken to a surprising number of people who have had experienced family members who have gone to hospital, away from home, and had to find a hotel or similar accomodation, which only adds to a stressful situation.

How can you help?  Please pledge to help to spur me on during the training sessions that will be taking over my life over the coming months, and by doing so, you will also be helping those with loved ones in hospital.

I will be writing a weekly blog, please use the following link to find out more:

 https://www.bandhattonbutton.com/blog/diary-of-wannabe-marathon-runner1/