Hi/Shwmae! Dai and Guto here. 

We have set ourselves the challenge of the Advent Calendar Running Challenge to raise money for MIND, a mental health charity. This consists of...

Dec 1st - run 1 mile

Dec 2nd - run 2 miles

Dec 3rd - run 3 miles......

Dec 23rd - run 23 miles

and lastly Dec 24th - run 24 miles!

This is 300miles in total each for Dai and Guto. Our target is £1 per mile, so a £600 total target!

We have chosen this challenge for a few reasons. Firstly, due to the pandemic, competitive racing has been very limited. Having a challenge, target and something to aim for is key to our enjoyment of training. Focusing on a goal can give purpose to our training and help our mental health during these difficult times of not being able to see family an socialise with friends. Therefore choosing MIND, a Mental Heath Charity was an easy choice.

People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. And it’s also a powerful medicine for many common mental health challenges.
Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to reap the benefits. Research indicates that modest amounts of exercise can make a real difference. No matter your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to deal with mental health problems, improve your energy and outlook, and get more out of life.
If our Advent Calendar inspires you to go and run your first mile, 5k, 10k, or sign up to your first event next year, please reach out to us and share your story!

You can follow our progress on Strava/Social Media.

@DCTriathlon

@gutollyrjones

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