Not all at once (I should probably add), and definitely not anywhere remotely as impressive as the picture above, but throughout the month of March I will be runnning, cycling and walking my way to an ultra marathon. After working from home for a year, I am relishing the chance to get outside and build up some alternative muscle groups to those required (or not) for my now well established Zoom-based lifestyle!

The last year has brought into sharp focus the need for robust mental health services in our communities. In the three boroughs of Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster alone, it is estimated that 250,000 people are living with a mental illness. During lockdown, this figure is thought to have doubled. In sponsoring me you will be helping vulnerable people access community support and creative therapies. For example, raising £100 would enable 10 people to attend a community choir which can combat loneliness and help them stay well.

The total distance I will cover is 85km (53 miles). If you can sponsor me, I know every step, peddle and stride towards my goal of 19km (12 miles) per week will be all the more energised! Any gift will be very gratefully received, no matter the size.

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