My new favourite running quote....😌

[Sandraj39]

Taken from Phil Hewitt's book 'Outrunning the Demons', a collection of stories about people who have used running to help them cope during difficult times.

Dan Keeley has bi-polar disorder and ran from 'Rome to Home' (the Colosseum to the London Eye), to raise funds for a mental health charity.

It kind of says it all, really. Of course we love the challenges we set ourselves; the training programmes, the PB's, and the great days out with like-minded folk, the Parkruns and the bling - but it all comes down to something very simple really and that is it's beauty and maybe why we need it in this busy world. Worth remembering sometimes! 🤔 Thanks Dan!👍🙂🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

[linda9389 Graduate10]

A book to hunt down I think - like the sound of that! Lovely quote

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Wonderful words which ring so true. ❤️

[pianoteacher Graduate10]

Thanks for sharing Sandra - sounds like an interesting book.

I followed some of Dan's journey via Facebook as although I don't know him personally I do know his Dad. It was an incredible thing to do xx

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to pianoteacher]

It was indeed. Having had my own battles with anxiety in the past, it is always the mental health-related stories that resonate.x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Indeed...and thanks you...a book to add to the list....and a quote too😉

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Definately one to read, Oldfloss.x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

I am going to...have you read, Born to run...The hidden tribe...that is a brilliant read too!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

No - but is on my list!

[Wimborne]

What a great quote 😀

[Hidden]

Great book - truly inspiring stories of 'ordinary' people out there and running for themselves.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Thanks for sharing, Sandra. I am in the middle of reading this book, and so humbled and moved by the stories in it. Running is powerful stuff. x

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I was reading this chapter in the hairdressers this morning - made me well up!x

[Debston Graduate10]

I'm reading this book too - some amazing stories in there.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

I'm also reading this book right now. Lots of stories of how Running has helped so many people. A great read.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Love the quote Sandra, and it’s great to get these book recommends. Thank you.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

So true, we sometimes complicate it all. Thanks for the heads up on the book, it sounds a good read.

[Snailspeed Graduate10]

Thanks for the quote. So true!

[Clairecandothis Graduate10]

I love this. It really is that simple, and one I sometimes forget when I'm fretting about distance and times/pace, but running saved me in it's beautiful analogy for life of you just keep putting one foot in front of the other. 🥰

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Clairecandothis]

Think it saved me too, Claire. It is why I run!😊