The yearoftheburpee is something I thought about for a while to challenge myself both physically and mentally and attempt 66795 burpees in a year. 1 on Nov 1st 2 on Nov 2nd and so on until I reach 365 burpees on Oct 31st 2021

Mental Health is something very personal to me.. It has not only impacted me before , but also family and friends, several of which have I served with in the Royal Engineers within the British Army. 

I am raising money and awareness for the charity Chris’s House which is a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Charity based in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. This cause is very important to me not only because of the high prevalence of mental health issues during these current times but also because everyone, at some point in life, needs someone to reach out to. For some people, that feeling of being alone, afraid and unsure of what to do next can be catastrophic, however Chris’s House are there to help. 

I chose the chest to floor burpee because not only is it a great exercise, but I think it’s the toughest too!  I feel it’s relevant to the rollercoaster surrounding mental health the fact that you go down but get back up again. 

I have been recording and posting my efforts each day via Facebook and Instagram. Many friends have already joined in. The support I have received and the funds and awareness raised so far is absolutely incredible.

Thankyou to all my followers and supporters! 

Craig