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I watched my 2 amazing friends Rhiannon and Molly run the 2022 London Marathon and was so inspired by them. I instantly knew I would want to do this one day. At the earliest opportunity I decided not only to enter through the ballot but also apply through a charity that means so much to me - Mind. I know this is such a huge charity that has so many apply every year so I had everything crossed that my application would be successful. 

On the 17th of October I woke up to an email from Mind saying I had been successful and I have a place with them to run the TCS London Marathon in April 2023. I was so overwhelmed with emotion; excitement, shock, nervousness and happiness. I have never ran more than 6 miles in my life... WHAT AM I DOING?! 

Then I remembered why I chose Mind as my charity in the first place. I have struggled myself with anxiety and panic attacks since the age of just 9 years old. I am now 22 years old and in recent years I have also struggled with depression. I describe struggling with mental health issues as the most silently painful thing to go through. Mind helps hundreds of thousands of people who have struggled like me. Getting help was scary but the best thing I have ever decided to do. Therapy with my love of health, fitness and lifting has helped me mentally so much. I cannot express enough how much training helps your mental health.

I also have people very close to me who have struggled and are still battling mental health issues. There are way too many people in this world who are suffering in their own minds and THAT is why I am doing this. THAT is going to be my motivation throughout this whole process. Knowing I am running for Mind is going to keep me going through my training and through the big day! 

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any donation is GREATLY appreciated!!

Let's do this.

Rosie x

#RunningWithRosie

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