Having had family members and friends go through very severe periods of both mental health disease and illness especially in light of the recent pandemic - I have seen first hand how this can effect someone in their everyday life. But I have also seen what the power of a postive community and support network can do to help people in these kind of situations.

Health in Mind, have been promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland since 1982. Your support will help them provide a wide range of services and courses to support people and enable them to make a positive difference in their lives.

You might ask - why an ultra 56 mile marathon?

I have found running to be a key factor in maintaining my own personal health. It is something I can go to for mental clarity and to process things when life gets busy.

As well as personal support from family/friends and charities like Health in Mind - I am a massive believer that pushing yourself physically can improve your mental health as a way of making you see how much you are capable of.

Whatever help you can give - I cannot thank you enough!