I will be completing the Husky Festival marathon in November in honour of my dad who passed away in May. My dad competed in Marathons when he was younger and I want to complete one in honour of him. Running is something that has helped me deal with the grief and my mental health has benefited from hitting the pavement. Throughout the process I’m aiming to raise funds for Beyond Blue, create conversations and break down barriers around mental health as this is something I battle with on a daily basis. I want to encourage and inspire people, to let them know that even if you are/have been in a dark place it is possible to come out the other side.