FROGMORE resident, Claire Horsley, has been running for charity, despite the admitting to herself that 'god didn't make me a runner.' After starting to run in September last year, Claire has already completed the Exeter and Bristol 10ks and the Plymouth and Edinburgh Half Marathons in memory of a friend's uncle who suffered from Motor Neurone Disease. Talking about her inspiration for the challenges, Claire said: 'I was asked to run for the Motor Neurone Disease Association after my friend lost his uncle, David Peall last year, aged just 56. 'I was just finishing university at Bristol and thought it would be a good challenge for the upcoming year. I'd never done much running, always saying with conviction that "god didn't make me a runner". 'I started training in September but found my motivation lacked at times but I am very proud to have run for the MNDA.' Claire, who works at the Globe Inn in Frogmore with her family, says she has had fantastic support from those around her: 'Everyone has been so supportive, both locals and visitors have graciously donated to this great charity. 'It wasn't until I started fundraising that I became aware how many people have been affected or knew someone who had been affected by the disease.' Motor Neurone Disease, the condition that affects Professor Steven Hawking, is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones or nerves, in the brain and spinal chord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. It is a severely life-shortening condition for most people, with life expectancy for about half of those with the condition being only three to four years from the start of symptoms. Although there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life. Claire said: 'It makes me realise how I take my own mobility for granted. I have already raised over £500 and aim for more in the next month. 'I have to say that I enjoyed the runs, this would shock my past self, I think I may have caught the charity running bug.' To donate to the Motor Neurone Disease Association and to Claire's challenges, visit her JustGiving page at: http://www.justgiving.com/Claire-Horsley">www.justgiving.com/Claire-Horsley.