Giovanni and I have been members of NCT since before the birth of our daughter Bianca who is now three and half years old. Now that our son Dante is six months, we would have expected things to become easier. Babies are a challenge and we are often tearing our hair out. Both our families are far away and not able to support us. For those who do have families and support around, they can also share the same feelings of isolation and loneliness. However, despite the lack of sleep and having limited time, we are both committed to running the London Marathon and raising money for the NCT. NCT will use the sum we raise towards developing and improving their services to support mums with Post Natal Depression. 

This will mean that we will have to fit at least three or four runs a week, while looking after the kids.  Wish us luck and please donate generously!

x Katherine and Giovanni