Hi I’m Rabs,

Business owner , average CrossFitter and two-time marathoner.

On the 1 March I’ll be on the start line for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon

From now until then I’ll be focused on my transformation from bang average CrossFitter aflete to bang average marathoner whilst raising as much money as possible for Sport in Mind - the sports mental health charity.

Their aim is improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity.

Fitness and the gym community has had a incredible impact on my own mental health and I’m a huge advocate for the power of physical activity.

So follow along as I document the highs and lows of marathon training on the road to Japan.

About Sport in Mind

Sport in Mind ® is an independent multi-award winning mental health charity (unaffiliated to Mind and not part of the local Mind network) that was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 2010 with a simple mission:

"To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity"

We are the UK’s leading mental health sports charity and deliver physical activity (sport, walking, dance and movement, gardening and exercise sessions) projects in partnership with the amazing NHS in order to aid recovery, promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.

We are passionate about using sport and physical activity for good, but we're not just here for sporty, super fit people - our service is here for EVERYONE! If you've not taken part in sport or exercised for a while we know it can be quite daunting to join a sports group (We feel the same!), but the truth is gett