Mark from Melton
For over 10 years previous to the pandemic, Mark had worked as a semi-professional guitarist, playing gigs all around the country and in major theatres such as Curve.
Coping through the pandemic as a working from home parent with a (then) 2 year old son, along with various health issues he had developed from years of excessive stress and inactivity, led to Mark developing serious mental health problems. Deciding that a full life change was what he needed before it was too late, Mark decided to put his focus towards getting fit and healthy, initially as a distraction away from negative thoughts.
Since then, his physical and mental health has improved ten-fold, with his main activities being bouldering (rock climbing) and cycling. Mark has also noticed a massive change in his families physical and mental well-being too, with both his wife and young son opting to embrace and join in with these activities.
Mark is very proud of where he is now and the challenges he has overcome to get here, and he hopes that he has at least inspired his son to carry this attitude forward through his life.
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Rock climbing with ropes can be done indoors and outdoors
From young children on stabilisers, through to adults going for long countryside rides, cycling is for everyone.
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