How do you like to keep active? What activities do you enjoy the most?

I love all kinds of exercise and am very active! I do a 30 min full body strength session every morning. I’m also a very keen cyclist and enjoy running every now and again too.

What motivated you to join the Big Team Run?

For me, the main thing was knowing I was helping drive awareness and raise money for a great cause. I also love a challenge, and this was a really fun way to pull some of the team together and get fitter at the same time!

What did you enjoy most about taking part in the Big Team Run?

Mostly the team involvement and encouragement from each other, spurring each other on and celebrating milestones together. I enjoyed running in the sunshine as I had a week in Greece during the challenge. It also helped take away any guilt when I enjoyed the all inclusive on resort!

What was your biggest learning from participating in the challenge?

This challenge really highlighted how much we can limit ourselves and our abilities. Some of the distances covered by team members were very impressive so it was a great confidence boost and realization to remove the ceiling of limitation!

Why do you feel it is important to lead a physically active lifestyle?

Personally, I exercise to feel good, both mentally and physically. Exercise, in my opinion, is the most underused anti-depressant. The difference a walk or quick workout can have on your mood is night and day. We only get one body and mind- if we want to feel good and be well, we must look after it and move daily!

What is your 2024 active goal?

To move my body in one way or another, every single day. Some days that may mean a 30 min walk in nature, other days it could be a high intensity strength workout. There are no rules, just move!

If I was meant to be still, I’d be a tree. Move daily, for LIFE!