Why have you decided to take part in 2017’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon?

To keep fit.

Why have you become an official ambassador for Mencap? Do you have any personal connections to the charity?

I went to the Mencap nursery when I was young and Mencap has helped me.

Mencap is the official charity partner of the 2017 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. We want to encourage others to get active for Mencap – what reasons would you give other people to encourage them to take on a Marathon challenge and fundraise for Mencap in the 2017 DeepRiverRock Belfast City Marathon?

It is good to challenge yourself and to raise money to help others.

Group of people in yellow Mencap running vests holding a #StepUp4Mencap sign

Why should people get involved?

What would be your top reason why people should get involved and #StepUp4Mencap and what are your tips for staying active?

To keep fit, get involved in different sports and make friends.

What are your best words of advice for someone who is taking on a big challenge, like the marathon for Mencap?

Take part in all the training and listen to your coaches.