One of my ambitions was to run in the London Marathon at the age of 18, trying to be one of the youngest to compete. This year, I was accepted as a charity runner for Spinal Research. In return for a guaranteed place in the Marathon, I have to raise a minimum of £1000 in sponsorship, money which will go to developing and improving the life of those who have had spinal injuries.

There were a few reasons why I chose this charity, firstly because this time last year, I had an injury to the spine and was only able to start running again in September. And secondly, as someone who wishes to study medicine at university, I was fascinated in reading what Spinal Research aims to achieve, regenerating & repairing the spinal cord.

Come Marathon day, Sunday 13th April, I will be one of the youngest runners, having only turned eighteen two months before. My aim is to complete the run in around 3 hours, which itself will be a challenge. Over the next three months I will be training hard to try and achieve this goal.