Are you out there, Carlton Boyce ?

[ButtercupKid]

Our local library has a magazine exchange, which is where I picked up last February’s copy of SAGA Magazine. There was a great article about Carlton, the bloke in the photo, and how C25k has helped him cope with depression and suicidal thoughts, leading him on to other forms of madness such as ultra marathons. I’ve ongoing issues with depression myself and I found the article really inspiring. So if you’re out there, Carlton, thanks, and may there be many more happy miles ahead x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good photo of Carlton BCK, thanks for posting that photo, running indeed does help people with the likes of depression and suicidal l thoughts, are you still running? you did mention that you were doing C25K again.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I got to week 3 and then a whole load of things got in the way again. Not giving up though !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy running to you too m friend, it is always good to see your name here:

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss. Always glad to hear from you too x

[Comfortnotspeed]

So inspiring. The idea of ultra running fascinated me. I think there is so much that is good for mental health in running. Having something to look forward to in a run is powerful. Sounds like a good read.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

I only wish I’d seen it when it came out - I was crawling slowly towards graduation 😄

[CBoyce]

Hi ButtercupKid, many thanks for the kind comment - and I'm so glad it helped. Took a while for me to be able to talk about my depression so openly, but I figured if it helps one person then it would be worthwhile! Happy running, and stay safe.