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I decided a few months back that I would run the Brighton Marathon again. That’s right, for a second time. However I’m doing it with a difference this time around. I’m going to run the full 26.2 miles while carrying 15kg of weight.
Our burdens, mental or physical, have a profound impact on how we live our life and those around us. Mankind support men (18+) who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault at any time in their lives. Without that support a lot of men would more than likely try to struggle on keeping their experiences to themselves with potential tragic consequences.
To show a burden in an extremely obvious and physical way I’m going to run the entire marathon with 15kg bearing down on me. It’s going to be one hell of a challenge, one that I don’t know if I will be able to complete. However with my training and stubbornness I feel like I can give it a damn good shot.
Last year everyone was fantastic in helping me raise over £800 pounds for St. Wilfred’s Hospice Eastbourne and I’m hoping that everyone can show me that same level of support this year.
I really hope I put enough emphasis above on how important support from Mankind is for those that need it. 3 in 20 men are affected by sexual violence, so there’s a high chance that someone you know would benefit from their help. Please show your support by donating generously.
If you don’t have any money to donate, please spread the word. It’s another way that we can help banish this taboo of men talking to others about their problems.
John
P.S. I’m also going to be blogging about my more interesting runs to show you what I’ve been up to. It’s a shame I’m doing this so late because you’ve already missed numerous blisters, grazes and saws. Including a 10 mile run while carrying 10kg which was very testing for my legs to take that extra weight.
