Max Lowery
Max's Grand Trail du Canigou
Fundraising for Mind
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This summer I will be taking on one of the biggest physical challenges of my life.
I have entered 'Le Grand Trail du Canigó 2018" a 38 mile race up a sacred Catalan mountain named Le Canigou. The race includes a 3500m ascent!
I am very familiar with the region, I have been visiting since I was 10 years old. I have been aware of the race for a long time and it's something I have always wanted to do.
This year I decided to do it.
Having spent 5 years training as a competitive sprinter, my body is not built for endurance. I have three months to transform my fitness and physique into something that will be able to handle a 12+ hour endurance event.
I am hoping to complete the race in around 12 hours, this would be a fairly respectable time.
I will be raising money for Mind Charity because raising awareness about #mentalhealth is incredibly important to me. I believe the modern world is making us sick, both physically and mentally. I am fascinated by methods that reset our bodies to their natural state like sleep, movement, intermittent fasting, cold water therapy and reconnecting with nature.
Mind Charity provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
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