A huge congratulations to our marathon and ultra marathon runners! In May, Jessica Medd completed the Ultra Trail in the Blue Mountains and Lucy Braude a half-marathon at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival in Victoria.  Jess’s 50 kilometres included 2,300 plus meters of elevation and over 8,000 stairs, with 951 stairs in the last kilometre – wow!  Jess said that support from the spectators, support crew and volunteers got her up the last stairs to the sound of cow bells, and she was able to just finish before dark!

Lucy was also thrilled with achieving her run along the Great Ocean Road – she said the scenery was stunning and the photo of Lucy coming in for her finish looks so happy! A truly amazing effort ladies – we can’t imagine the dedication, training and sore legs!

The mental health benefits of exercise are long established, with research pointing to benefits of social connection as well as “green” exercise – exercising in nature in our beautiful outdoors. Start small – with a “some is better than none” philosophy. Step counters are free on many phones and can help track how you are going and increases in your movement – and get support from an Exercise Physiologists or Physiotherapist to ensure you are taking care of your body and exercising safely.  Setting a goal is a great way of committing to training and making exercise happen in our busy lives. 

Our team at Headway Health are so impressed with Jess and Lucy’s achievements – well done!