‘Marathon training is hard, but life is hard. It’s all about those parallels’

In 2023, Buxton is partnering with Mind to support the sweat and tears of 15 Rise Up Runners. 15 real people, each facing their own physical and mental struggles, who are bravely taking on the ultimate test of resilience: The London Marathon.

When work pressure and perfectionism triggered a period of poor mental health, Lesley found it difficult to ask for help. But accepting support from her close family put her on the path to recovery, and this year she’s running the marathon to honour those who helped her through the most challenging times.