Huge thanks to Rachel Faulkner-Willcocks, Sabah Khan and the brilliant Avon team. Hugs and mince pies to my fabulous agent, Caroline Sheldon, and to everyone who sponsored me in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 (special thanks to Caitlin at Home-Start Glasgow South and Iain and Dexter at Virgin Money Lounge, Glasgow). Thanks to Wendy for excellent hospitality at Hotel du Rigg, and to Jimmy, Jen, Kath and Susan for cheering at the finish. Festive love to the staff at McClymont House, Lanark, who looked after my mum, Margery, so wonderfully, to Keith and Beatrice for their support, and for Tania’s kind visit during Mum’s last days. Finally, thank you to Elise Honeyman’s coaching group: Annie, Anne, Christobel and Mif. You’re an inspiration x