Hi All,

I'm running the Hackney Half for CALM, which right now feels like a fitting name for a charity I’m supporting while voluntarily signing up to run 13.1 miles, undertrained, during exam season.

I'm raising money in memory of Heath, who died six years ago. CALM does vital work in suicide prevention and mental health support, especially for people who, like Heath may struggle silently.

I signed up for this race optimistically 6 months ago, forgetting two key details:

Half marathons are quite long.

This one in particular is lodged right in the middle of my exams (what was I actually thinking ?????)

So if you're inclined to support a good cause and the mild chaos of a grieving, tired student trying to get through 2nd year while also limping around East London at a pace that is between a jog and a disgruntled trudge - then this is the cause for you!

Every donation goes to CALM’s work preventing suicide and supporting those affected by it. It means a lot and it goes a long way — thank you.