Sarah Campbell

🩵 why i’m taking on 100km for mental health

Mental health awareness is something that is really important to me, for so many reasons. I have people I love deeply - family members and friends who have struggled with their mental health, some of who find it incredibly difficult to talk about what they’re going through. Sometimes the people who are struggling the most are the ones who say the least, and can end up suffering in silence. I also know what it’s like to have my own struggles with mental health. I’ve had my own journey, and I know that looking after your mental health isn’t always as simple as “just be positive” or “just get out and exercise”. Lately, I’ve personally been struggling with motivation to move my body and prioritise myself. So when I came across the 100KM One Foot Forward challenge, it felt like an opportunity to do something that could hopefully make a difference for others, while also challenging myself. For me, these 100km are about more than just reaching a distance. They’re for the people I love who are struggling. They’re for the people who don’t feel comfortable talking about it. They’re for the people who have felt alone in their own minds. And they’re also for me to get moving, get outside in nature, challenge myself and remind myself that sometimes you just have to take things one foot forward at a time. 🩵 Mental health affects so many of us, directly or indirectly, and I think creating an environment where people feel safe to talk about it is so important. If my 100km can help raise awareness, encourage someone to start a conversation, or contribute towards research that helps people struggling with their mental health, then every step will be worth it. One foot forward. One step at a time. 🩵👣 Share