On Sunday 19th April I will be running Manchester Marathon 2026! I am doing this to raise money for Help for Heroes- a charity that is close to my heart- and in memory of my wonderful dad, Robert Clare.

Help for Heroes are an incredible charity who support anyone in the Armed Forces community facing challenges by providing physical, psychological, financial and welfare support.

I have never been a particularly athletic person, however, I have been hugely enjoying my training and feel well-prepared for this great undertaking!

From starting the Couch to 5K programme in May last year (and not being able to run for more than a minute straight) to now being able to confidently run a 10k in just over an hour, I’m super excited to push myself ever further for such a worthy cause.

Any support would be massively appreciated.

P.S. To Dad- I won’t be running in combats and with bricks in a backpack like you used to, but I am determined to cross the finish line!