I am running the Manchester half marathon on 21st May to raise money for MIND.

I have chosen to raise money for this particular charity as they are one I have personally used in the past when I have been struggling with my own mental health battles. There’s a large stigma around that men can’t talk about their problems and have to simply man up and just get over it, this was something I had issues with, particularly over the past 12 months or so &  rather than speak to my friends/family about what I was dealing with because I was too embarrassed to do so, it instead led down the path of relying on antidepressants and endless drinking to try and get through the day/week. Speaking to the tireless volunteers on a few occasions massively helped me in overcoming the struggles I faced, realising I wasn’t alone in it all. I now feel both mentally & physically as good as I have in a long time so this is my way of thanking them for their efforts with not just myself but thousands of others feeling the same way. 

Those that know me know I’m not a great lover of running so I’m really throwing myself out of my comfort zone for this. 

Massively appreciate any donations that are contributed and I’m already counting down for that first pint post run on the 21st 🏃‍♂️🍻