Eating disorders are a dark topic that have a lot of stigma surround them. In this brief article we delve in to the question of; 'What is an eating disorder?', 'How many eating disorders are there?', 'What does an eating disorder look like'? If you weren't sure before, this guide will help.
Learn how Sarah turned to running to help her mental health. From post natal depression, to dealing with injury, Sarah talks us through how she dealt with it all, and how running helped.
Growing up, Jonathan Clark was always 'the chubby kid', which made him self conscious about his weight. He turned to alcohol and food and developed an unhealthy relationship with both. Now, he's turned to fitness to help him grow.
Let’s get back to basics with anxiety. When it arrives, it feels overwhelming and it feels like forever, alienating us from things that once were most important to us. So what is it?
Read Amanda's story of how she has continually used fitness and exercise to push and challenge herself as a maintenance tool for her mental health. Helping her retain structure, to keep purpose, reduce stress levels, stay healthy and be defiant.
The first lockdown was new and with the benefits of the sun and longer lighter and brighter days, managing anxieties was easier with the help of distraction and the uniqueness of the whole world stopping. However, now that we know we are enshrouded by the darker nights and coupled with many disappointments such as the lack of celebrations over birthdays, cancellations of events and now creeping up to Christmas, for many people the toll is becoming even more real with the prediction that it will be a "long harsh winter of loneliness".
Having had my own challenges of weight and weight gain, most significantly after having had 2 children, not to mention the unhealthy eating patterns of bags and bags of crisps and chocolates, and returning to work only to be asked when I was due my 3rd; that was my breaking point.
Read Jamie's blog post detailing the recipe to become a good runner, and how Jamie uses running to keep great mental health.
Running helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. In August 2019 I lost a best friend to suicide, and it was through running that I was able to grieve. I spent countless lonely hours pounding the pavements whilst processing my thoughts and coming to terms with what had happened, slowly making my way through the stages of the grieving process. I still think of him every time I run, and I know that I always will.
