I have always been a keen runner, but over the last few years I haven’t had much motivation. I wanted to set myself a challenge to allow me to refocus, so I signed up to run the London Marathon for Youth Sport Trust.

I actually ran the London Mini Marathon in 2006 and 2007, and the slogan on the t-shirt was “You see 2.6 miles, I see 26.2 miles”. In completing the London Marathon, I also completed the challenge I set myself all those years ago! Something ticked off my bucket list!

I chose to run for Youth Sport Trust as I want to give back to the charity that I benefited from as a young person and to support the programmes that engage and empower other young people. When I was at high school, I was a Young Ambassador with the Youth Sport Trust with the main aim to motivate and inspire other young people to participate in sport, through volunteering and promoting sports around the school.

Through the programme, I learned skills and built strong relationships, which make me who I am today! I think this shows the power of the programme and the impact it has on young people. Fast forward to today, hopefully by completing the London Marathon, I can inspire others to get active.