You may know that I have been on a bit of a health kick this past year losing 5 and a half stone so far......... but one of the main reasons I did it wasn't just my physical health but my mental health. In the past I have struggled with depression and my mental health at times has been crippling.... and it may well be again. But through support and learning to see triggers and coping mechanisms I'm stronger. It took me until my mid-30s to learn this. I want to help provide services that help others to deal with mental health challenges  when they occur.

Last year I couldn't run 50 yards......and now. I will be running not one but two half marathons. The Causeway Coast half Marathon on 25th September and  the Wild Atlantic Way Half Marathon in Donegal on 25 October. 

Thanks for reading and please do consider sponsoring me for a great cause!

AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland working for people with depression and bipolar disorder. AWARE has an established network of 24 support groups in rural and urban areas across the country, which are run by trained volunteers. Support groups welcome people with depression & bipolar disorder as well as carers for people with the illness. AWARE deliver mental health & well being programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities & workplaces across Northern Ireland. For more information visit www.aware-ni.org