I've ran a cheeky 10k, organised fashion shows, hell I've even worn the same dress for a month in the name of charity. All small biscuits compared to what I've got coming up in August.

I signed up for Tough Mudder on the premise of "It'll be funny." Don't think I thought that one through but before I knew it my £90 was paid and I'd signed a contract to be like "It's cool Mudder, if I die on the course I know it ain't no thang" (true story.) I've pretty much signed up to run 20km of the toughest assault course going. Ice baths, electrocution, tight tunnels, running through fire. It's as mentally as it is physically enduring. Mind I said this would be fun right?

Anyway that's why I've decided to raise for the Scottish Association of Mental Health. Fitness (and running really) has really helped me with my bouts with anxiety and depression over the years. It's really easy to allow your illness to swallow you up - and I was very lucky to have a really supportive and understanding network of friends and family who've helped me, but it was running and getting active that really made the difference.

I've always made a point of raising money for charities that I felt people don't like talking about (Rape Crisis, Women's Aid) - and for me, any charity that encourages people to talk openly and honestly about mental health and breaking the stigma behind it just seems all kinds of worth while.

 

So yeah - 24th of August, I'm dunking myself in ice, crawling through some electrical wires and setting myself on fire. For charity. Also funsies. So if you can spare a cheeky pund (or more if you should find yourself so inclined) I'd heavy appreciate it.

All my love

Bee