I am running to raise money for Mind. Mind and mental health initiatives have a close place to my heart having expereinced ups and downs with my own mental health, as well as seeing those close to me experience different struggles as well. Last year I ran Edinburgh Half Marathon and expereinced so many of the benefits of running, and having struggled a bit after graduating university, I wanted to push myself both physically and mentally by taking on a full marathon. I am also dedicating this to my gorgeous friend Inga. Inga is the sweetest, most supportive and sunshine-y of a person and I’m very lucky to have her in my life.

Sadly, Inga has experienced unimaginable loss of loved ones due to issues around mental health. Despite all she has been through, she remains endlessly kind, caring and dedicates her time to always make sure those aorund her are happy. She has trained as a mental health first aider and is assisting in setting up charities to help those in need of help through their struggles, and supporting those whose loved ones are impacted by mental health. I think she's quite incredible so I want to dedicate this very long jog to her.

Some links to the charities she's involved with:

https://www.jasminefoundation.org.uk/

https://welcometolumi.com/

Thank you for all of the support <3