It's that time of year again! It's the London Marathon and Heads Together has another incredible group of runners taking on 26.2 miles all in the name of mental health.
Determined to change the conversation on mental health, #TeamHeadsTogether took on the 2019 London Marathon.
All of our runners have a different reason for running and we’re so proud of everything they have achieved. Not only did they tackle 26.2 miles, but they trained and campaigned for months to make sure that anybody struggling with their mental health won’t ever feel alone.
What an incredible day!
Katie works in mental health and sees the struggles that people face on a daily basis. She is running the marathon to raise awareness of the issues that many people are facing with their mental health
For Laura, running the marathon means achieving a goal she always hoped she would. By running to raise awareness of mental health she is showing that individuals can make a huge difference to others that are struggling.
Neil first took up running to improve his own mental health, having suffered from depression and anxiety for over 20 years. After applying for the London Marathon 13 times, he's finally landed a place - and is using it to benefit Heads Together.
After struggling with his mental health while studying for his Master's degree, Aidan now wants to help end the stigma around mental health.
Running was originally out of Bryany's comfort zone, but by training for the marathon she's pushed herself further than she thought she ever could. While it hasn't been easy, fundraising has kept her motivated for the big day.
Pete has seen close friends affected by mental health in a variety of situations. This has showed him the importance of mental health awareness and inspired him to run his first ever marathon.
