Hello and welcome to my new account. I'm Zoe last October (2016) I completed my first marathon. When completing my marathon, my fitness and health was probably the best it's ever been. I took up running at the beginning of 2015 but struggle mentally at sticking at it. I have really lapsed in 2017 and to the point of really not enjoying it. I feel stressed, am always tried and feel miserable knowing that when I am fit and healthy I am so much more of a better person to be around.
So in 2018 I have set myself a challenge to get back on it! I am going to complete 18 Half Marathons (13 miles) throughout the year for the charity @mnessexmind. 
So far they are as follows.. (if you have any recommendations please do let me know)

1. Essar four villages half marathon Sunday 21st January 2018
2. Mitja Marto de Barcelona half marathon Sunday 11th February 2018
3. Cambridge half marathon Sunday 4th March 2018
4. Brentwood half marathon Sunday 18th March
5. Colchester half marathon Sunday 25th March 2018
6. Bungay half marathon Sunday 8th April 2018
7. City of Norwich half marathon Sunday 15th April 2018
8. Essar Chester half marathon Sunday 29th April 2018
9. Hackney half marathon Sunday 20th May 2018
10. Killarney half marathon Saturday 28th July 2018

My employer Perrywood Garden Centre will double all my sponsorship as they are supporting mind too in 2018. It's an amazing charity who personally has helped me in the past and I believe everyone should have the chance to be able to talk about mental health. Follow my journey back to health and wellness on my Instagram account @myjourney_2_18halfsin2018

Mid and North East Essex Mind is here to support and empower people experiencing an emotional or mental health condition by building on their personal hopes and aspirations. We work with children, young people and adults across the area. We believe no one should face a mental health problem alone.