Welcome to Proper Mental Episode 5, this week is former co-host, Chris Redmond!
Chris is a running strength and endurance coach and mental health advocate.
In 2015 Chris experienced a nervous breakdown. After a long time suffering with anxiety, stress and depression, which was proceeded by a long period of recovery. Overall, he considers this the most harrowing time of his life.
Throughout his recovery, Chris utilised running to aid his progression and to manage the symptoms of his ill mental health. This resulted in what has mostly been a successful transition in to a ‘normal’ state of mind.
In 2019 he founded Running Head First, a not-for-profit organisation which utilises walking, jogging, running and physical activity to improve the mental health of the population in the North West England.
Chris and I chat about his life, his experiences with anxiety and depression, his passion for running and everything in between. It was an honour and a pleasure to chat to my friend in this way and hear about his journey and I think you’re really going to enjoy hearing a bit about one of the men behind the microphone.
You can connect with Chris on social media @chrisredmondcoaching and @runningheadfirst.
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