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Adversity Adventurer, Inspirational Resilience Speaker, Author of Icefall and Mental Health Activist

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training for a sub 3 marathon

April 18, 2018

How I Took on Mental Illness in a Marathon – and Won

Whether it's London, Boston, Manchester or another, they say you can’t run a marathon without telling everyone. Each April brings a sudden spike in

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New Book – Another Peak

Published in July 2019, ‘Another Peak’ explores mental health challenges through outdoor adventure. It shares an insight into depression and eating disorders whilst rediscovering purpose following two Everest attempts and an expedition to climb Cho Oyu, before embarking on Climb The UK in 2017. Another Peak goes deeper into the peaks and troughs of mental health than ever before, giving hope and inspiration to help others find their own Everest.

       
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25. Ultra Runner, Adventurer, Motivational Speaker, Author & co-founder @mind_o_mountains mental health charity. Lake District, UK

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Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people th Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people through Instagram or Zoom calls. So it was great to finally head up Scout Scar with @bigladbarlow to chat for real, just like the good old days! There's no substitute for a proper walk and talk.
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If there's one thing we need right now it's community. A week after launching the #LockdownLap the team of 209 have walked/ran/cycled 7,746 miles and are nearly back in England on the first (of probably a few) UK coastline laps. Inspiring to see so many people connected, even if only a dot on a virtual map. Keep it going folks!

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#snowdays #snow #snowwalks #scoutscar #kendal #lakedistrict #getoutside #walkandtalk #winter #localwalks #weekendadventures #snowpics #walking #virtual #lockdown #lockdown3 #connection
Racing: before social distancing became a thing. . Racing: before social distancing became a thing.
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How are you staying motivated without races? Last year was dedicated to the 3 Peaks Run and a lot of slow hill running. Since then it’s just been doing what I’ve felt like doing, what my body and Covid have allowed. And that's fine too. Only now it feels like there's more to give and it's time to get focused again. My legs have forgotten what speed feels like, but at least we've got a few months without races to get the hard work in! Happy running this weekend folks, and watch out for the ice...
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📸 English Half Marathon 2018. 1:20:33. 28th/2575 (can’t even run a mile at that pace currently!)
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#running #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #racing #throwback #training #halfmarathon #warrington #runninggoals #endurance #athlete #3peaksrun #friday #weekend #weekendruns #roadrunning #race #PB
Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywh Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywhere will do... 
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Until then we'll just have to virtually walk around the UK coastline instead. Day 5 of the #LockdownLap and we're flying up the east coast of Scotland! So inspiring to see almost 200 people logging those miles when it's frankly easier to just stay indoors. Maybe one day we can all meet on a real walk somewhere!?
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As there's so many people involved we'll be giving out two prizes this Friday from @ellisbrigham, so keep tuned for details...
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#lockdownlap #getoutside #skye #isleofskye #scotlandoutdoors #ukcoastline #wildscotland #scotland #explorescotland #roadtrip #lockdown #roadtrips #lockdownuk #virtualchallenge #throwback #adventureuk #ellisbrigham
Ever set a goal that didn’t get off the ground? Ever set a goal that didn’t get off the ground? Top tip: don’t keep it to yourself. 
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Make yourself accountable – whether that’s telling someone, posting publicly, entering a race or booking that course you keep thinking about. Being accountable is making a commitment and taking ownership of the outcome. Unless we're tied on the rope it's far too easy to quit and find excuses when things go wrong. Nobody likes letting others down.
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I’ve always been pretty self-motivated. But after coming up with challenge ideas and making a commitment to myself - once I've told other people there's no going back. The only option is to follow through. Even when struggling with mental health, having things in the diary and commitments to other people always forced me out the door. 
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If you're struggling for motivation to stay active why not join our virtual #LockdownLap challenge? Day 3 and the team are already smashing it, covering over 2,300 miles around the UK coastline! Link in bio... 
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📸 Dom de Mischabel ridge, Switzerland, Sep 2014

#mondaymotivation #motivation #accountability #goals #goalsetting #newyeargoals #alps #climbing #alpineclimbing #mindset #thedom #switzerland #2021goals #lockdowngoals #exploremore #
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