Running Cardiff Half Marathon, 6th Oct 2024 for Mind UK
Anyone how knows me well, will know why mental health and the important work that the Mind charity do is so relevant and so close to my heart.
Mind exist to make sure that anyone with a mental health issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support. I hope that my small effort, with your support can help raise a few funds to support their amazing work.
It's been five years since I last ran the Cardiff Half Marathon and in that time, so much has happened in my life. Running became an important part of my life in my late 40's and helped me maintain my own mental health through some difficult, troubling and tragic times. It's never been just about being fitter, faster or stronger, it been equally good for my soul, helping me process the myriad of overwhelming thoughts and emotions I've had to work through, helping me sleep, eat and live more healthly, and the adrenaline rush of a good performance or exploring spectacular scenery is incredible.
I've been training up and down the mountains around me since the beginning of August. I completed my first non-stop half marathon distance run within the first three weeks. It's unlikely I'm going to beat my previous time of 1:58:02, but I'll give it a go if I think it's possible :)
These are difficult times for us all, and I appreciate there are plenty of other equally important good causes out there. Please do not feel obligated to donate, just words of support or encouragement would be awesome, and if you could share this elsewhere that that would be even more amazing.
More information about Mind (NAMH) is available here.
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Love and thanks.
Siôn x
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Siôn Thomas
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Wales
Mind (NAMH)
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