Aude runs the London Landmarks Half Marathon '25
Aude-Anais Olijnik French is raising money for Mind
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🙋♀️ Hi!
Thanks for stopping by my fundraising page! On Sunday 6th April 2025, I will be taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon and fundraise for Mind!
🇬🇧 *Why London?*
It is the city where I met my amazing husband so it will forever have a special place in my heart. It is also the capital of the UK, which welcomed me nearly 9 years ago after leaving France and gave me the most amazing chance to thrive professionally and personally.
🏃♀️*Why running a half marathon?*
To embrace my status as a runner - I started running during the first Covid lockdown in 2020 with the Couch to 5K programme (I couldn’t run for more than 20 seconds back then!) and I never stopped since.
To be proud of my achievements and hopefully close the curtains on years of bullying and shame about my body.
🤔 *Why Mind?*
Because I have suffered from depression and anxiety, because I know people who have as well, because I know people who are suffering in silence, because mental health issues are not "a trend".
💞 I sincerely thank you for taking the time to stop and read these words. I would be incredibly grateful if you are able to support this fundraiser, but I also understand that times are tough and just a few words of encouragement are more than welcome! Feel free to also share this page!
👟On this note, I will lace up my shoes and continue my runs! If you want to follow my training, I have linked my Strava account to this page so go and have a look!