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This June (Saturday 24th) I'll be taking part in my first Ultra Marathon running the Ultra London. Having taken part in a number of Marathons it seemed like the natural next step to challenge myself.

The Ultra London is a fully signed route that follows part of the fantastic Capital Ring footpath from Woolwich to Richmond, covering the distance of 55km. Running for me has always been a way to work off any stress and anxiety to get me focused for the day ahead so have decided to raise money for Mind.

Mental health isn’t hidden anymore. It’s on the front pages. On the political agenda. Spoken about by royalty. For millions of people, mental health is now something to be honest about – not ashamed of.

The Mind community has been at the heart of this transformation. But we know there’s much more to do. So, in 2021/22, we refocused to respond to the biggest threats to our mental health. The threats people tell us matter most.

We ramped up our work with people from racialised communities, young people and people living in poverty. They all face a disproportionate struggle to get support and respect. We kept dealing with the fallout from the pandemic. We were there as waiting lists for mental health care kept growing. And we were there as the cost of living crisis started to bite.

Always led by people’s experiences, we kept fighting for mental health.

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