PALS TAKE ON LLHM 2021!!!! On the 1st August we are embarking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2021 for a cause that is close to our hearts.

Both of us are inexperienced runners but over the past year running has become an integral part of our daily routine and has been a major support for our mental health during lockdown. Running means so much more to us than the physical benefits, it is also a fantastic way to look after our mental wellbeing. It is a natural energy boost, gives us a sense of feeling good about ourselves and improves our ability to deal with the general ups and downs of life. We encourage everyone to go for a run and pop on our Runnerzzzz Playlist for some endorphin inducing tunes and feel good vibes.

The partnering charity is the Mental Health Foundation and prevention is at the heart of what they do. MHF aims to help people understand and sustain their mental health by providing practical solutions to address the sources of mental health problems that we all face:

• Testing and evaluating the best approaches to improving mental health in communities and then rolling them out as widely as possible

• Publishing studies and reports on what protects mental health and the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them

• Proposing solutions and campaigning for change on a government and community level to address underlying causes of poor mental health

MHF encourages physical activity and many other simple ways to maintain your mental health and wellbeing. The charity recommends that the average adult should do between 57 and 150 minutes of exercise a week, whether that be a light jog, lifting weights, team sports or anything that makes you feel good. 

This half marathon takes us way out of our comfort zone but we are absolutely buzzing for it. We are aiming to beat a combined target of 4h 30 mins. Please donate to this amazing charity!! We appreciate any and every donation!!!