I’ve not managed to train as hard as I did last time, which makes me anxious, so I don’t think I’m going to get a personal best! I forgot how the blisters hurt, and all the trauma. I felt this time I wanted to do something a little more practical. ‘’But it’s a real privilege to be able to do something like this. ‘’I ran it the first time in 2021 and said I’d never do it again,’’ she said. Ms Smith completed her first London Marathon in 2021, raising money for local foodbanks. She was so enthusiastic and then I was committed, it’s a bit too late to back out now!’’ ‘’I speak to the charity very regularly, and their CEO, Sue McGraw, was the first person to sponsor me. ![]() ![]() ‘’I’ve been personally touched by the work they do, so this is my way of giving back, and also highlighting the amazing work they do. ‘’The hospice do an amazing job through the toughest of times, 365 days a year, and all their income comes from fundraising,’’ said Cat. The Lancaster MP has spoke to Beyond Radio ahead of her running the London Marathon next month for St John’s Hospice.Ĭat Smith will run the 26.2 mile distance through the streets of London on April 23, to raise money for the charity in Lancaster.Ĭat popped in to the Beyond Radio studios to chat to our presenters Alistair Fisher and Ross Chapman about the challenge ahead.Ĭlick here to listen to the interview in full, where Cat also talks about her love of the football, her sporting idols, and the work that Lancaster City undertake in the local community:
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