I have spent the majority of my life being distinctly unathletic but after joining a local running club I have realised that anyone can do it! A half marathon is a major challenge for me, not least because I have only just started working again full time and my twin daughters have just started school. Finding the time and energy to train for this has not been easy!

More importantly I have been encouraged to do this in support of Mind as my Dad is suffering with Depression. I know that thinking of him and my Mum will get me round the course. If they can cope with the day to day struggle with Depression then I, most certainly, can run for a couple of hours.

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