Staff from a Millhouses veterinary practice are set to run the Sheffield Half Marathon to raise money for charity this March.

Catherine Farmery, 40, a receptionist at Park Veterinary Hospital and Katie Limb, 45, a vet, will be raising money for St Lukes Hospice and Sheffield Children’s Hospital. They are each aiming to raise £1000 for their chosen charity.

Catherine is running for St Luke’s Hospice, a charity that cares for terminally ill adults.

She said, “I just think they’re an incredible charity who help so many people and their families and I just think any one of us could be in that position one day.”

St Luke’s cared for Catherine’s uncle when he was ill as well as a friend’s mother who suffered from motor neurone disease.

Katie will be running for Sheffield Children’s Hospital who cared for her daughter when she broke her arm.

Catherine said, “That’s a really good charity as well so any donations for Katie would be appreciated.”

Despite having run the Percy Pud 10K together last December this will be the longest run the pair have committed to.

Catherine and Katie are training weekly with personal trainer Joe Patterson from Passion To Progress.

Catherine said, “As it comes closer I’m getting more nervous,

“I know the support is going to be incredible and that will really get me going. It will really make me emotional but I’m excited, I think the adrenaline will take over and I’ll just power through.”

Their family and friends will be coming out to support them on the day.

Catherine said, “I’m definitely going to smash the target,

“The group that we work for will put a percentage of whatever we raise towards that as well so that’s really good,”.

Catherine spoke about her experience with St Luke’s Hospice.

She said, “The care and compassion that everybody receives, including family members, is second to none and they are an absolute credit to the city.”