Mental Health Support - Community - All paces and fitness levels welcome

Run Talk Run exists to make both running and mental health support less intimidating and more accessible. So many of us suffer some kind of imposter syndrome when it comes to our mental health, which can make it tricky to seek support. You might have a feeling that you need somewhere to talk, but you don't necessarily want to go to a GP or a therapist. We think that peer support and community can help, and running does a rather lovely job at facilitating those conversations for us. There are so many reasons why running makes it easier to open up.

Run Talk Run is a weekly 5km gentle jog/walk/run. Before every run there is a window of time to meet the other runners and say hello to the run leader. Its alright if you're a little anxious and quiet - we all get it at Run Talk Run. The leader then explains the logistics of the route reminding the group that the run is gentle and that there is no pressure to keep up (we don't care how fast or slow we go, we stick together and walk, jog or run at whatever pace suits the group) - at the forefront of our runs is support, this is a safe space to talk about how you're doing.

RTR Dundee meets every Monday evening at 6.15pm at the Olympia leisure centre cafe which is upstaires, above reception. There is a safe place to store personal items and bags as well as changing, showers and loos available. Parking is free in the East Whale Lane car park after 6pm, or is free for 2 hours at Gallagher Retail Park (remember to get a ticket!).

If you'd like to come along, all you need to do is download the mycrew app on your mobile phone, select Dundee as your city and "comitt" to a run. Signing up this way let's the run leader Ali know you are coming and acts as our health and safety check. If you're not so sure about how to sign up or aren't tech savvy, give us a shout and we'll do what we can!

Contact run leader Ali via email (alieadie@hotmail.co.uk), via instagram @runtalkrundundee or by using the "contact" section on www.runtalkrun.com

See you soon!

FAQs

I'm not "a runner" - is Run Talk Run for me?

Yes! We don't give if we walk, jog, run or do a bit of all three. All paces, head spaces and fitness levels are welcome and encouraged.

How much does it cost?

Nothing! All our runs are free, they are led by volunteer run leaders

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Get in touch with run leader Ali via email @ alieadie@hotmail.co.uk, via instagram @runtalkrundundee or by using the "contact" section on www.runtalkrun.com

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Due to health and safety reasons, all run talk runners must be over 18 years old

What can I bring into the event?

Whatever you are comfortable jogging in - warm clothes for the winter! There are lockers at the Olympia to store anything you don't want to run with.