I've wanted to run the Moray Way for many years now. With the current spare time John and myself have on our hands, now seems the best time to do it. 

Running has been key in maintaining my mental wellbeing. With all my races being cancelled, I've lost a bit of motivation and love for running. Instead, I've found comfort in drinking more and eating more, in turn my mental wellbeing has suffered. With the lockdown I've been isolated from friends, family and my partner. I've found it hard but I know there are more people in a worst situation than me. 

In the passed month I've been up in the North East of Scotland where I've been getting out more and rediscovered my love of long distance running. This has help with mental wellbeing. 

COVID has been a terrible virus and unfortunately caused many deaths. However, the effects of lockdown has seen an increase in suicides and long term will have a major impact on people's mental health, not just in adults but children as well. 

The Samaritans need support now more than ever. That's why John and myself want to raise as funds for them as possible. 

We will be doing the Moray Way unsupported and aiming to do it with 24 hours. 

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