On the hottest day of the year so far, we did it! 26.2 miles in 5hrs:14 mins!!! An amazing experience, we went through every emotion. Thank you for the tremendous support and donations! Donations will be matched, taking the money raised to over £3K!!! Lorna darling, you were with us yesterday and we will keep working to beat cancer and support amazing organisations like Phyllis Tuckwell!!

http://www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/home Feeling lots of emotions and plenty more to come! Thank you for the amazing support!

Thank you so much for your amazing donations and messages! We are now marathon tapering, two weeks ago we reached 20 miles, 18 miles last week and 13 miles this weekend - as well as the mid-week runs! On the Day - If you fancy a day out by the sea and are able to throw a few jelly babies our way, full details on link below. It's a well organised event - http://www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/home. There is also an app available to track runners - we will confirm our numbers nearer the time!

We will be running in memory of Michelle’s sister Lorna, who sadly passed away back in November after a brave battle with cancer. At just 40, Lorna achieved more than many and was loving wife to Steve and mummy to beautiful boys, Joseph and Billy. Michelle - “Lorna was always so supportive, caring with a positive outlook. Even after being diagnosed she told me several times that cancer will be beaten – it will be. Ten years ago, she encouraged me to get out there and give running a try. I am so glad I did, so much has come from running, including making a wonderful friend Natasha”. Marathon training has been tough and has had its highs and lows. When we are aching and feel we can’t go on - Lorna’s determination and encouragement is with us. We will be raising money for Phyllis Tuckwell who allowed Lorna to remain at home with the boys through the course of her illness and create so many happy moments and memories with family and friends. Please give generously to allow other families to benefit. Hospice Care is very much about hope and living well with illness and it is a precious gift you will be giving. Thank you for your support! Michelle and Natasha (Nat ‘n’ Shell)