A couple of years ago, I set myself the challenge of running a marathon. As someone who has never been particularly good at running, and doesn't enjoy it at all, this felt like quite an undertaking. But then I broke my leg. 

It took a long time to heal, and even once it was well enough for day to day life, I could still only run about half a mile before it hurt badly enough that I had to stop. 

When lockdown started, I decided it was the right time to make a real effort to improve. I started with a couch to 5k programme, then up to 10k. The marathon distance started to feel felt like something I could actually work towards. Signing up to the Brighton Marathon has given me a real target, with a deadline that I have to commit to. 

I have chosen to run for Grassroots Suicide Prevention, the work they do is lifesaving, and like many charities, they have been seriously affected by Coronavirus. Running helped my mental health during lockdown, and I'm hoping that it can help others in need as well. 

Suicide is common. Suicide is devastating. Grassroots works to prevent it. Their aim is simple: get people talking openly and effectively about suicide, because talking saves lives. Through their suicide prevention training, they've helped over 15,000 people learn how they can keep themselves and others safe from suicide. People have used their training to literally save lives.£20,000 pays for 350+ places on lifesaving suicide prevention training. That's 350+ people ready to help those in crisis. 350+ workplaces/groups/communities better supported. Thousands of people made safer from suicide.So I need your help. Support me as I join the Grassroots Runners. Our miles on the road lead to real lives saved!