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Depression
Perfectly Imperfect at Running
In my darkest hour, my eating disorder tried to use running to destroy my life. It failed. Running showed me recovery is possible.
Movement and the Mind with Dr Lucy Loveday
The Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine shares her experiences and passions ahead of the inaugural Movement and the Mind 2019 conference
Swimming through Winter
Throughout my whole life swimming has been something that I can rely on, it’s always been there for me. I feel comfortable in the water more than anywhere else.
Recycling my Mental Health
For me talking about things and having my cycling well-being tool have improved all areas of my life, I am emotionally and physically stronger to cope with the situations that made me crumble
Dynamic Running Therapy
What happens when you incorporate running into a psychotherapy session? Read our interview with the founder of Dynamic Running Therapy
I Can See Clearly Now
At 22 stone, I told my wife I needed to get fit. She just smiled and said she had heard it all before, but this time I was on a mission
Run Talk Run with Jess Robson
We spoke to Jess, founder of RunTalkRun, about the community running group and her own struggles with bulimia, anxiety and depression
Anxiety, Alcohol and Exercise
I experienced my first panic attack in my twenties leading to issues with alcohol and depression. Now I am a fitness instructor using exercise to cope with my mental health battles.
Running Rings Round my Mental Health
Seven years ago my anxiety was off the scale and suicidal thoughts were coming regularly. Now I have rediscovered exercise and the positive effects have been immense