Chris Hatfield, from Lewisham South-East London, is embarking on an epic challenge as he runs 30 half marathons in 30 days in aid of Mental Health Foundation.
Read : Londoner takes on 30 half marathons in 30 days challengeDr David Crepaz‑Keay and Heather Lewis talk about the mental health stresses and strains that affect our top-flight athletes, as well as you and me.
Read : Mental health strains that affect our top athletesIf you’re going to do something that’s hard, you’d better have a clear idea of why you’re doing it in the first place. Especially when it comes to running.
Read : Why am I running a 100 mile race?Jared Linter, 22, from Portsmouth, will be running the Cambrian Way to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation. Designated one of the UK’s hardest trails, it takes in almost 300 miles of Wales’ most beautiful scenery, including 46 peaks, which have the same total elevation as two Mount Everests.
Read : Running the Cambrian Way for mental healthDave talks about how living with chronic arthritis and other health conditions affects his mental health – and how cold-water therapy and short walks, when he can, helps him cope.
Read : Cold-water therapy and short walks help my mental healthSami, 23, who lives in Manchester, has found running to make a big difference to his mental health. Having sought support for suicidal feelings, anxiety and an eating disorder, his therapist recommended The Running Charity. This has had a huge impact on him and his mental health.
Read : How running has boosted my mental healthChristina talks about how living with Type 1 Diabetes, and seven other auto-immune conditions, makes exercise difficult – but how essential it is to support her mental and physical health.
Read : I couldn't manage my mental health without exercisingBethan Davies completed the London Marathon for the Mental Health Foundation in memory of her friend Jon who she lost to suicide last year. Read her story
Read : Looking after my mental health one move at a timeThere are lots of mental health benefits to movement. Find out why we've chosen it as the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024.
Read : Why movement this Mental Health Awareness Week?Mark Lloyd (known as Lloydy), 49, and parent of two, runs a group training fitness business called Brawd in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Read his story.
Read : Fitness community helps parents' mental health