News / Howell publicises fitness drive to promote Mind Your Head
SHETLAND Arts general manager Graeme Howell has launched a blog publicising his efforts to get fit and while also promoting the work of Mind Your Head.
He is stepping up his fitness efforts in preparation for the mental health charity’s annual fun run, which usually takes place in August, while he also hopes to raise money for the organisation.
Graeme joined the Mind Your Head committee last year and he is keen to raise awareness of the charity’s efforts.
His diary is entitled ‘Graeme Howell’s Blog Charting His Epic Struggle To Walk 5k’ and his weight when he started the campaign in January was 27st 13.5lbs.
Speaking in his first blog entry, Graeme wrote: “So I’ve gone and done something rash, as a larger man (fat, obese, overweight, solid – you can choose your own word), movement is not my favourite activity. Things rub against other things, sweat trickles into places it shouldn’t and it is generally a grim experience.
“So why have I just told my fellow trustees at Mind Your Head that I am going to take part in the fun run to raise some money? Partly it is because raising money for MYH is a good thing, partly it is because if I don’t take part I’m sure I’ll end up managing a stall or stewarding on the day, but mainly it’s because I’ve got to make some changes and there is nothing like very public humiliation to keep you motivated.”
To read about Graeme’s continuing efforts, visit the Mind Your Head website.
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