Age at start: 27

Origins:
I was born in Kenya and lived There with my family until I was 8. I now live the highlife in Reading

Occupation:
A unique combo of Hydrographic Surveyor & Event Organiser/Party Planner

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Marine Geography, Cardiff University

Great achievements:
Winning my novice rowing pot, trekking to the top of the Inca Trail with flu, running a half marathon on 3 weeks training, doing up my house by myself (well, with a little help!)

How would other people describe you :
Passionate, enthusiastic, "a doer"

What drives you?
New challenges & a desire to make the most out of the opportunities that life presents

Who inspires you?
Ernest Shackleton ­ for surviving the toughest conditions on Earth and going back for more! And my Mum, for showing me that you can get through tough situations and emerge smiling

What do you hope to do after the race?
Write about it and land my dream job

Favourite saying:
“If at first you don’t succeed…….”