In October Alli Thompson is running the Kielder Marathon in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. She's started her training programme and you can follow her progress on here.

This is the link to her Justgiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/allison-thompson-1714391640179

"I am raising money for our local MNDA in Kent as a friend was diagnosed with this cruel condition last year. She and her husband have had support from East and Mid Kent MNDA. I last ran a Marathon (London) over 20 years ago, more as a rite of passage than a real desire. This time it is different. I have a clear motivation to raise money for MNDA and I already have my training plan organised for the next 5 months. Above all I am excited!!!! My husband has shaken his head in disbelief at me (yet again), but he is incredibly supportive and knows if I set my mind to something it will happen."