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Catherine Allen

I’m striding forward and getting stronger in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Total Raised

$530

Total Distance

68km

Distance Goal

50km

My Updates

Day 28: 15x5 exercises ✔️

had to make up for missing the last two days due to illness - so managed 15 of each this evening! the 15 lunges (each leg) & 15 pushups were not fun 😆

Day 10: Friday afternoon, after a full day!

Exercising any time, in any clothing 😜

Day 8: Week Two begins!

I started today with a long walk with my gorgeous team mate, Lisa - 9kms! Then after a breakfast break did my 5x5 routine… tomorrow I’ll start adding some weights 💪🏻

Striding forward and getting stronger for mental health research

This October, I'm taking part in the One Foot Forward challenge, to support Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

1 in 5 people experience a mental illness each year in Australia.

Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it but those around them.

My goal is to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

This is a cause close to my heart, so I've decided to stride forward and get stronger for those who are struggling: 50kms for the month, plus daily 5x5 strength exercises on top of my usual exercise regime.

My 5x5 exercises* will be:
5 squats
5 lunges
5 push-ups
5 leg raises 🦵
5 supermans 🦸‍♀️

And as the month progresses, I will do these with added weights (hand weights and resistance bands).

* Initially, I was planning to walk 5km per day for the month, but my health professionals team advised me, for my bone health, to focus on strength vs endurance 😏💪🚶‍♀️