Watford Joggers Great Big Walk for Herts 2024

We believe that physical exercise, when done in a group and in beautiful surroundings, like the Herts countryside, can provide a natural boost for mental well-being. The social aspects of our runs and the bonds that we create among ourselves, when training for a race or taking part in one, are a powerful antidote to the pressures and demands of modern life.

As Watford Joggers, we have nominated Herts Mind Network as charity of the year and many club members have invested time and energies to organise fundraising events and will continue to do so this year. The idea to nominate Herts Mind Network came from Mauro who had previously fundraised for Mind. Mauro became an advocate for mental health after facing personal issues and he acknowledges the importance of having access to a network of support and engaging with someone who can offer unbiased professional advice. He found that many club members either experienced similar issues themselves at some points in their lives or knew someone who struggled with them. The Stigma surrounding mental health, especially in some cultures, makes it difficult to have open conversations about the importance of addressing mental health.That is the reason we decided to take part, hoping our presence will inspire others to do the same and donate to Herts Mind, whilst promoting physical exercise as a tool to enhance mental health.