Hey Everyone - on March 16th, Ali and I will be lacing up in the Eternal City to take on the full Rome Marathon. Big up Ali, as it’s her first go at this distance. Believe it or not, she’s been giving it big licks about beating me round (we shall see).

Now, aside from the pizza, pasta and wine hopefully waiting for us at the finish line, there is a deeper meaning to our mission, which is to raise as many funds for Mind, a leading mental health charity, as possible, whilst running it in memory of a dear friend, Adam Craddock, who we tragically lost last year.

Mental health challenges are alarmingly prevalent in the UK. Each year, approximately 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem. In any given week, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health issue, such as anxiety or depression.

Suicide remains a critical concern, with 6,069 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2023 attributed to suicide. Notably, men accounted for around 75% of these cases.

In memory of Adam and in support of the countless others facing similar battles, we are dedicating our marathon run to raise awareness and funds for Mind. Your support can make a significant difference in providing resources and assistance to those in need.

We appreciate money can be tight, particularly this time of year, but any donation big or small can help our fundraising efforts, we will be grateful to anyone who can get behind this worthy cause.

Together, we can honour Adam's memory and work towards a future where mental health support is accessible to all.

Having just got married and honeymooned we are slightly behind our training schedule, so it's time to knuckle down and get running!

Wish us luck!

J&A