Melanie Stratten

Look for the magpie

Monday 1st Sep I woke up this morning, to a beautiful blue sky and a gorgeous beaming sun which motivated me no end to get my trainers on and hit the road to start my 300000 step challenge. September the 1st always felt like a time for a fresh start for me. The kids go back to school, there's a difference in the air which somehow reminds me autumn is on the way. A summer of too much wine and food reminds me I need to lose a few lbs before Christmas, which is usually the motivation for that always promised new start, get fit, eat healthier, journal, read more, yada yada. However this time 2 years ago, my world was about to be shattered. I didn't know it at the time but what was about to happen next changed me and has led me to the challenge I started today.  A beautiful walk through Moulton, trespassing in fields, looking for the magpie and a good old podcast distracted me into completing my first 7000 steps of the day leaving me with only 3000 to go for my first 10000. Not a bad start if I do say myself 😁 Share

Mental illness affects all of us.

Tuesday 26th Aug This September im challenging myself to walk 300000 which is 10000 a day. This September it will be 2 years since I lost my brother to mental health issues he was diagnosed with but never told about, never supported with and eventually cost him his life. Mental health issues affect all of us directly or indirectly and we need far more  funding in this sector or more lives WILL be lost. Please sponsor me even if it's a quid. Im also doing sober September so need all the motivation I can get. Its time to put your money where your mouth is ☺️ Share