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Running has helped Phil cope with Depression, inspire others & talk about mental health
Running has been an important part of my life for the last several years; it has given me a way of freeing head space and allowed me to achieve things that I thought not possible. More importantly, running has given me a valuable coping mechanism against depression. I am married (to my best friend and…
Run Leader Lucy on the positive effect exercise can have on your mental health
I’m Lucy and I’m very proud to be an England Athletics Run Leader and Mental Health Ambassador. I have been working in the fitness industry for many years but I also exercise regularly for my own personal wellbeing. I love running. For me, it’s that time away from everything else, time for me and time…
Running helped Sammi face her demons after coping with the loss of her father
2016 was an especially tough year for me. We had a serious car crash, which set things in motion and I have now recognised I was suffering post natal depression from my second child the year before. On top of this, my father’s health was deteriorating and with my husband so busy with work, I…
How Georgie found the power of movement to be a medicine for her mental wellbeing
I write this having just completed a brutal hilly 66 mile cycle to add to yesterday’s 2.4 mile sea swim. Tomorrow, I will run a 10K with my parents (first timers), all part of Tenby Long Course weekend. Over the last 15 months exercise has become very important to me and as someone who suffers…
Henri’s thoughts on Father’s Day without a Father
Apologies in advanced if I have not done the English language justice, as I am a mere doctor who’s writing experience is limited to GCSE English and amateur scientific papers. I will just write my thoughts…. Father’s day was not a day I remember with great significance. The four of us children would always…
