Why I'm taking on the 10km march
In March, I’ll be taking part in the Combat Stress 10km March — not as a race, not for a time, but as a challenge with purpose.Over the last few months, I’ve pushed myself to get back into running and physical training after a long period away from it. Like many people, life has thrown a few curveballs — balancing work, family, financial pressure, and the mental load that comes with responsibility. Training hasn’t just been about fitness; it’s been about rebuilding resilience, discipline, and mental strength.
Supporting Combat Stress is something that’s personal to me. I have close family members who have served in the Armed Forces. Growing up around that environment gave me an early understanding of the commitment, pressure, and responsibility that comes with military service — and the reality that those experiences don’t always end when someone leaves the uniform behind.
Combat Stress supports veterans across the UK who are dealing with mental health challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression — often long after service has ended. These are people who have spent their lives putting others first, operating under constant pressure, and being expected to cope. When that structure and sense of purpose changes, the transition can be incredibly difficult.
This 10km march is my way of showing support — a reminder that no one should be expected to carry that weight alone.
The march itself will be done with intent: steady pace, time on feet, and mental focus. It’s not meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to reflect, in a very small way, the persistence and determination required when facing ongoing mental health struggles.
I’m proud to be taking part, and I’m grateful for any support along the way — whether that’s sharing the cause, donating, or simply starting conversations about mental health and the importance of looking after one another.
Every step matters.
Thank you for reading, and thank you to Combat Stress for the vital work they do.
Support my March in March
This year I will be taking on March in March to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
I’m taking on March in March to help take vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support and together we march!
