My Story

I am so excited to be running in the London Marathon in support of LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal community. I am running to breakdown the stigma around mental health, and help colleagues in need. By raising awareness, we can create a powerful support network and make a real difference.

I am the founder of LegalRunner, a social running group for the legal community. From the outset I have worked in partnership with LawCare. The partnership between LegalRunner and LawCare underscores our shared goals to improve mental and physical health and foster a healthier, inclusive and supportive legal community. All the proceeds from our LegalRunner running tops go to LawCare.

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

I went from couch to marathon in 2020, and ran the London Virtual Marathon in isolation in North Wales. I am so excited to finally experience the real thing.

I appreciate that not everyone can experience the atmosphere of London, which is why I am encouraging all the members of the LegalRunner group to run any distance, any where on that day in support of LawCare.

Supporting wellbeing is one of my presidential themes and I am proud to lead the team. Thanks for your support.

Diolch yn fawr!

Mark

President - Law Society of England & Wales

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