3 Buxton Rise Up Runners Tell Us About Running and Mental Health

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Meet our 2024 Rise Up Runners

 

Witness the journeys of our three BUXTON Rise Up Runners and see the positive impact that running and training for the 2024 TCS London Marathon had on their mental well-being. 

Three very special participants are running on behalf of Buxton and the mental health charity MIND at the London Marathon 2024, raising awareness on the importance of staying hydrated and mental well-being. Lucy, Usman & Catherine have shared the specific challenges that they’ve faced and how marathon training has been a great mental health resource. Check out their inspiring stories.

 

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Watch Lucy’s story 

Lucy Hague shares her journey with These Girls Run and why staying hydrated is key for going the distance.

 

Watch Usman’s story 

Usman Chamkani talks about how running has improved his mental health, helping to combat feelings of loneliness when he moved to Scotland…

 

Watch Catherine’s story

“I kind of meditate when I run. It’s a great way of improving my mood and my mental health.”

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13/05/24

Our 2024 Rise Up Runners

Witness the journeys of our three BUXTON Rise Up Runners and see the positive impact that running and training for the 20234 TCS London Marathon had on their mental well-being.

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05/07/23

BUXTON Sweat and Tears Runners Share Their Post-marathon Feelings

And just like that, the London Marathon 2023 has come to a close! After experiencing that rush of adrenaline when they crossed the finish line, we asked our Buxton Sweat and Tears Runners to share their post-marathon feelings and any other reflections they had after completing this huge achievement. See what wisdom they had to share below.

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09/02/23

The Mental Benefits of Exercise

We already know that exercise is good for us but it can also help improve our mood, help with anxiety, stress and depression and also improve our sleep patterns.

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07/02/23

The Benefits of Cross Training

Cross training really just means incorporating a number of different activities into your exercise routine. By doing this you’ll use a range of movements and load a variety of muscles, bones, joints, and ligaments which in turn will help avoid the repetition or impact injuries associated with a single activity, such as running.

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