Hi I’m Josh,

Mental health issues in the UK are prevalent, with 1 in 4 adults experiencing a mental health problem each year in England. Common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, affect 1 in 5 adults weekly. The statistics indicate increasing severity and rising suicide rates, with 6,069 suicides registered in England and Wales in 2023, the highest rate since 1999.

This is an issue that is all around us, and I have experienced first hand.

I have been on a constant battle recently in pushing myself to see how far I can actually go mentally.. so… I have decided to take a very irrational decision to partake in the Thames Path Ultra Challenge on 12/09/2026.

I will be running with an aim to finish in under 12 hours (including refreshment/toilet stops).

This will be in aid of MIND which will make this journey a special one.

Thank you x