Shona, who works as an Accounts Assistant in the Finance and IT department of South Lanarkshire Council, has never taken part in the 10k before. She has been running two to three nights a week to get in shape for the diet Coke East Kilbride Half Marathon and 10K on June 21st.

She decided to run for the St Andrew’s hospice in memory of a friend’s father who was cared for by the charity earlier this year. Shona has a number of friends who have been supported by the charities palliative care and respite services.

She said, “St Andrew’s hospice does a huge amount of good in the community. It has helped so many friends and family who have faced bereavement or the loss of a loved one. I hope to bring in around £300 to help the charity continue its important work.”

To donate to St Andrew’s hospice visit http://www.st-andrews-hospice.com/

To join Shona at the ‘diet Coke’ East Kilbride Half Marathon or 10k, either for St Andrew’s Hospice, the race’s nominated charity the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland, or any other cause close to your heart visit www.ekhalfmarathon.co.uk or call 01698 476118.