CYCLING 1150KM IN 7 DAYS - PART 3 - LAST 200KM
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- To raise money for Rethink Mental Illness, I cycled 1150km in 7 days whilst working full time because in the UK according to the office of national statistics 150 people a week die due to suicide. It was so lovely to have friends with me on this ride.
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You are an amazing young lady well done Amy you brought tears to my eyes at the end enjoy a good rest you deserve it 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much 🫶🏼 it was 100% worth it for the cause!
The monsters and demons we "create" in our own minds are infinitely worse than reality. The avoidance of dealing with problems almost always makes them worse. There are alot of different supports groups avialable, don't be afraid to try more than one to find the one that resonates with you.
Absolutely fantastic Amy!! You have cod loins of steel! 👏💪😁 Massive well done, not only for completing that whopping distance but also for doing it to help those struggling with their mental health and being so open & honest with your own experiences. What an inspiration you are! x
Thank you for such a lovely comment 🥰 and thanks for watching!
It's so great to see your mood lifted and battery (partially) recharged by so many of your friends and supporters. You are the best.
Yippee, you made it! I’m Knick Knacked just watching your videos for the last week. I’m so proud of what you are doing and the message you are promoting. In 2020, during the COVID lockdown, I was 55 and had developed an upper respiratory condition that made me highly susceptible to Covid. I was also obese at 260lbs with several other co-morbidity factors. My high school aged daughters couldn’t understand the restrictions I imposed on them due to my health issues. I could not stop thinking about dying in a hospital hooked up to a respirator and all alone. Every exposure I had started a countdown clock in my head waiting for the symptoms to start and I usually had multiple going at the same time. The pressure was intense and unbearable. I also couldn’t stop doom scrolling the internet and the social divide over social distancing and masking made me feel that nobody really cared. Ultimately, I figured that if I was going to die anyway, I might as well choose to go out on my own terms so I started planning how best to take my own life. It had to appear to be an accident to lessen the impact on my family but I figured the life insurance would actually be better for them than I could ever be. This decision seemed so rational at the time and actually raised my spirits after making the decision. I enjoyed my family for a bit for the last time before implementing my plan. I felt good and more content than I had in a long time. I failed and got the help I needed. I look back at those decisions and wonder how my normally logical mind could make those choices. It’s really scary to think like that. I’m not proud but I think it’s important to be honest. I couldn’t be at first.
Shortly afterwards, a friend asked if I had a mountain bike and wanted to ride some trails. I had an old bike that I hadn’t ridden in over 20 years. I loved riding the trails and it made me feel like I was 13 years old again. I loved it!
I began to realize that it had been a long time since I had been happy. I was in a job I was no longer satisfied with, my marriage had deteriorated over the years and I no longer was present in my own life.
I decided to do something about it. Over the next year, I lost 90lbs and started running. I ran a 5K, 10K and half marathon. Since, I’ve run a marathon and a 70.3 Ironman. I took a promotion, moved and changed my relationship. I’m more present in my day to day life, I have more energy both physically and mentally. It’s hard at times, but I keep moving forward and making progress. Exercise is my daily practice just for me and keeps me grounded and feeling good. It also helps me to be more mentally focused.
At first, I felt like a failure. Previously, I looked down on those people who were struggling with mental health issues and was probably deflecting from my own issues. I’m trying to embrace all my experiences now and being honest with those around me and mostly myself. It is so good to see someone as open and honest as you are about this issue. Most of all, you are trying to do something about it. Congratulations and keep up the great job!
Tomorrow is another day so let’s do everything we can to make it a good one.
Thanks for letting me share. TTFN, good day!
Well done John, that's an absolute fairy tale of a story about how you turned your life around 👏👏👏👍, and thanks for being so honest about it.
I'm having massive issues that make me not want to be here, and the 'accidental death' thing resonates loudly with me too because of my son's feelings. It's why I'm still here actually.
I appreciate your struggle, I'm pedalling my way through mine right now and it's working so far.
All the best and keep going mate 🙏🚴♂️👍
Tony, if I can do it anyone can. I’m pulling for you and anyone else dealing with this “life”. Take it one day at a time. Some days are better than others, but I’ve tried to build in small habits and routines to get me through the bad days. On days I don’t feel like exercising, I have no excuses because I have everything ready and laid out so there really is no excuses. Once I start, things become automatic and I always feel better afterwards. Take care and Ride On! 👍
@@johnrwilker cheers John 👍
Yes, once I'm actually out and pedalling (or paddling) I cheer up very quickly. Even with all of my kit laid out the night before, I find that I'm procrastinating and it often takes between 3 and 5 hours after waking up before I get out. I desperately need to figure out this issue.
Cheers 👍
Amazing story, I hope you're SO SO proud of yourself, Ironmans are another level!! Keep enjoying your exercise and all those good days :D
Thanks Amy for sharing your ride,what a achievement really really great wishing you all the best 🎉🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow! ! How inspiring. Thanks to you and your fellow riders, all legends!!
Well done Amy a truly inspirational young lady. Kudos
I bet your glad you got those miles in, looking at other YT after storm Babet much of your area is under water.... Wonderful effort ANY.. 😅.. im glad you bust your donation target too... Said it before, but you being open and honest about your previous issues I'm sure helps so many... I burst tyres today on pot hole and bent the wheel, walked the last 5 miles in cleats but still smiling...
Ahhh no, blummin pot holes they're everywhere! so glad to hear you didn't let it get you down 🎉
Such a wonderful, kind and inspirational person. It's a joy to watch your videos and absolute determination.
Tell you what Amy, you're a fit lass the mileage you, kyle & yer buddies do is certainly inspiring.....and the cafe stops and the varied menu you consume....I can't wait to get me weight off....'Ull' east riding.
What an achievement! You definitely are help others (directly and indirectly).
Bless you Amy; bless the both of you... For being so forthcoming about a subject with such stigma. 'No longer in those dark days, thank you for reaching to those that are.
You're a gem
Thank you so much! 🥰
Nice to have such a cycling family and very good cycling friends. Great achievement 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The "baby food" is actually pretty good when space is at a premium. Earlier this year, I think it was All Points North, I added a few into my nutrition "plan". Tasty, full of good stuff and hardly took any space up.
Chapeau Amy!..what a fantastic achievement! and all for such a good cause...well done.
Incredible riding , such a inspiring lady you are, excellent cause and achievement, looking forward to the Ibiza videos. Only a matter of time before your channel blows up with subs, amazing content
Aww thanks so much! Yes editing some more of them today...after my morning club ride!
I’m so glad you’re here Amy. Your energy is very much needed and loved!
Amy, it's so lovely to see you happy and surrounded by friends. I smiled my whole way through. And brilliant to get people brave enough to speak about their mental health on camera. Well done on a fantastic achievement. And enjoy not having to get up at 430am every morning!
Thank you! Oh yess when I got up at 6am like normal this week it felt like a lie in 🙌🏻
Well done 👍😺😺Amy.
You amaze and inspire every video you make. Cheers Amy!
Amazing 🤩 miles Amy and for such an important part of our lives. Good mental health is something to cherish with the support of our friends and people who understand. And our bikes of course 😅👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🚴💕👍
Well done Amy, you are a breath of fresh air to the UK's cycling community and indeed to cycling all round the World, keep up the good work. Cheers from New Zealand, John.
Hello all the way to New Zealand!! Thanks for watching 🫶🏼
I love your channel sooooo much. Full of love, humanity, passion. It feels so natural to look.
This is how a YT-Channel about cycling should be.
Whoohoo, down the road we go!
Thank you so much ☺️
Congrats you did it, ….such an endearing personality and raising awareness for a worthy cause as well….chapeau Amy.
thanks again for doing this, Amy. more hugs! loving the group for riding with you
Well done, you deserve that rest, you've been brilliant.
Your are right, you've got to think of the good things when that voice in your head tells you negative thoughts.
Brilliant effort Amy, and filming it too! I was nearly overcome with Emulsion at the end. 😂
🎉🎉🎉 Great job, keep on keeping on
Thank you, Amy. You are the best! 😁
So amazing Amy you are an incredible loving caring thoughtful and damn tough human. Keep riding and keep encouraging people that are struggling mentally. Lots of love to you mate. ding dang dilleo, yippee, rest those nick knacked loins TTFN!
Well done Amy and the group. Fantastic effort inspirational.
Amazing Amy! You are. Loved this inspirational video. Congratulations on your efforts. God bless.
Thank you so much!
Amy you are amazing and inspiration Well done Looking forward to your next adventure Ciao
This is really inspiring in so many ways. Love your content and the way you combine cycling with other subjects that go so deep in so many peoples lives, very well done and keep it up!
Thank you 🫶
An incredible and inspiring effort.
Well. Done Amy
Well done Amy (and Kyle for the sturdy support)! 👏Such a compassionate thing to do and your determination in the face of those conditions is admirable. That was one well earned bar of chocolate!
Thank you 🫶
Your enthusiasm is contagious--keep it up! And thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thanks for watching! 🥰
Congratulations on your achievement, you’re amazing.
Brilliant achievement and making lots of money for such a good cause. Well done young lady 👏👏👏
You put the hammer down Amy,congratulations that was a brilliant effort 🎉🎉🎉🚴🏽♀️👍
Thank you!! 🥰
Awesome achievement, thanks for the videos!! Amazing effort👍
Hats off to you Amy
Guts and determination you have in your loins/ I’m a follower now 👍
Ahh thank you so much!! 🫶🏼
Absolutely amazing Amy, well done for never giving up. Having the mental stamina to tackle this challenge is exceptional and you should be super proud of yourself. 13:38
Amazing achievement Amy, well done. Only just caught up on part 3 of your epic ride. Very inspiring & emotional tbh. I'm not good with tech stuff so instead of donating on here I chucked a few quid in a bucket collection locally. All the best, keep well yourself!
Thank you so much 🥰
Awesome!! 👍👍👍
The most important first thing to do when you’re feeling depressed to the point of wanting to harm yourself is tell someone. Preferably someone that can help you or steer you toward someone that can help you. People that are in that condition can commit suicide without anyone else being aware of how dyer their situation is. Sometimes the signs are subtle or sometimes people are just good at hiding it, because of the stigma that goes with mental healthcare. People will try to avoid getting the help they need. If you have someone close don’t be afraid to ask them if they’re struggling in a way that lets them know that you care and support them fully. Most of the time they will let it out which may call for a large box of tissue. With this the road to recovery is started. I’m happy you’re riding your bike. It’s helped be to cope with stressful periods of my life. Prolonged stress without coping mechanisms often leads to depression and anxiety.
Well done Amy. Another example of how inspiring you are. 😊
Miss Amy, Thank you for a wonderful post and sharing your ride. Your motivation is awesome
Huge well done Amy, such a determined and strong lass, don't forget to give yourself well a deserved rest.
well done, what an achievment
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You suffered in PBP . But that fitness you got from it helped get you over the line on this one ! Assuming it was a Week before storm Babet hit the UK. Keep up the campaign . you are doing well.
Thank you!! Yes thank goodness it was the week before!
Thanks Amy.
Lovely vid Amy & great words of wisdom for people struggling with their mental health.
I remember the emotional agony of my divorce nearly a decade ago & apart from supportive counselling my cycling & weight training got me through those dark days.
Best wishes to you & to Kyle for his loving support to you in your challenge this week.
Thank you 🥰 I'm so glad that cycling has helped you through hard times too, enjoy your rides
Crazy! Great effort that took guts and commitment to complete. As for your question, my advice for somebody struggling with their mental health is to talk to somebody. Share how you're feeling. Once someone knows how you feel, then you have taken the first step and that is always the hardest, but it also means that you've taken that first step to get help. And people will help.
Yes such good advice 🫶🏼 thank you1
Well done you, Your an amazing and inspirational young woman, fantastic feat and sure you’ll be helping many people by the money you have raised! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊
Great riding, very well done. 👏👏 I will try 1000km in a week, but in summer!
Yes go for it!!! 😄
Well done Amy 🎉🎉
Ellie is back!!! ❤
Excellent.
Well done Amy, Amazing set of friends.
What a fabulous achievement, you should be proud of yourself!
An amazing achievement, what a lovely ride to finish on.
It's one thing to challenge yourself and come out on top, but when it's all for a good cause too, that makes it even more of an achievement!
100% and somehow the fundraising has hit over £5000 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉
Wow, I know that's way past your target, I bet when people see you getting out of bed in the middle of the night and getting all those miloneys in, they are inspired to donate.
Wow!!! Just amazing.
Thank you 🥰
Your awesome!
Great effort
Good job you weren’t doing it this week, with all the rain we’ve had a lot of roads are impassable.
Yes I'm so glad I did it the week before!
I can’t emphasis enough how since I went carnivore/high cholesterol with my diet, the change in my fragile mental health was literally night and day.. unbelievable
Your a better person than me doing that. Amazing
What a woman ! X
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This ol’ girl, to raise coins,
She played knick knack on her loins,
With a knick knack paddy whack,
Clocking up malonies,
If you can, please give some… monies.
This ol’ girl, doesn't half like,
Getting knick-knacked on her bike,
With a knick knack paddy whack,
Riding down the road,
This ol’ ride’s ding dang dally-o’d.
This ol’ girl, a heart of gold,
She rides on through rain and cold,
Truly knick knack paddy-whacked,
And the last few Ks alone,
This ol’ girl came rolling home.
Bloomin' 'eck, well done Amy!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this 😂
Are those people drinking Cokacola on a ride?? Arrrrggggghhh!