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Triathlon for a Stronger Mind
Join me in completing my first triathlon and help us raise awareness for mental health support in the Canary Islands.
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Hey! I'm Sara, a Canarian living in London with a very restless spirit :)
Many years ago, I was a federated athlete. But when I started university and hit the age of ‘silliness’ (puberty), I set aside my training to focus entirely on my studies. While that may seem like a sensible decision, the truth is that for me, it was an escape in the truest sense. Sadly, when I was at my physical peak as an athlete, my mental state wasn’t in the same place. I was under a lot of pressure due to my perfectionist nature, and I often struggled with intrusive thoughts that made me withdraw from every race I entered.
Unfortunately, my mind won that battle back then, and I ended up quitting athletics almost completely. Although I gave up competing, I’ve always stayed connected to sport. For me, it's a vital way to relieve the stress and anxiety we all face in today’s fast-paced world.
In fact, my therapist even advised me to 'force' myself to train daily—not only for the obvious physical benefits (especially when you spend hours sitting in front of a computer), but also for the mental advantages: it improves concentration, reduces stress, helps you sleep better, boosts self-esteem... the list goes on.
And so, at the age of 30, I’ve decided to break free from the limiting beliefs I once held—beliefs that made me think I wasn’t capable of completing a triathlon (that’s swimming, cycling, and running, all in one event). Through the right mental and physical training, I want to prove to myself that it’s possible.
The goal: to complete the Olympic triathlon (1.5 km swim, 40 km cycle, 10 km run) at the Ocean Lava Lanzarote on 26 October 2024.
We fight mental battles every day, and that’s why I’ve decided to collaborate with the NGO Federación Salud Mental Canarias to raise money and raise awareness of mental health. Because, as we all know, there is no health without mental health.
What motivates me most is knowing that I won’t be doing this alone. It’s encouraging to think that many of us need help managing our emotions and navigating difficult moments in life. And that’s why 100% of the money you donate will go to the Mental Health Federation of the Canary Islands, helping more and more people access the professional support they need to improve their quality of life.
Whatever you can donate—whether it's €5, €10, or €20—thank you so much for your support and solidarity! Every little bit counts :)
If you’d like more information about the Mental Health Federation of the Canary Islands, you can find it here: https://saludmentalcanarias.org
And if you’d like to follow my training journey up until the competition, feel free to check out my personal account: @saraghdesigner
See you at the finish line!
With love,
Sara
Photography by nachocampoph.com
Promovemos la salud mental y la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas con problemas de salud mental y sus familias, así como defendemos sus derechos y luchamos contra el estigma.
Impulsamos el empoderamiento, la inclusión social, la recuperación plena y real de las personas con problemas de salud mental. Fomentamos la prevención y el cuidado del bienestar mental, al mismo tiempo que luchamos por una sociedad más justa, tolerante e implicada, porque no hay salud, sin salud mental.
Defendiendo derechos, transformado realidades en salud mental
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María Fátima
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365 days ago
Luis Alonso
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366 days ago
Cheli
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Paula y Elena
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Javier
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Valeria Conti
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Alejandro
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Alicia
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Cristina Carmona
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Sara
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charlie flow
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Carlos
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Irene
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Ana Maria
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Carlos
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Juan Manuel
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Cristina
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Matute
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Elena
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Carlos
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George Gorringe
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Helen
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Anonymous
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Alberto
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FRANCISCO
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Sara
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Alicia
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Carmen
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Ana H.
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Comments (19)
María Fátima
Estoy muy orgullosa de la mujer en la que te has convertido. Te quiero muchísimo Golfita
Luis Alonso
Ya queda menos
Paula y Elena
Ánimo 🥰
Valeria Conti
Best of luck
charlie flow
vamos princesa!! att charlie Flow
Carlos
🔥👊🏼
Iznaya
A por ello campeona!!
Juan Manuel
Muchas felicidades y mucha suerte en ese triatlón
Carlos
¡A tope, Sarita!
George Gorringe
Good luck!!
FRANCISCO
Lo vas a conseguir!!
Carmen Jose
Animoooo campeona, estamos contigo!!
Rosa
Todo un ejemplo, Sara. Enhorabuena!
Aritz
Gracias por apoyar y visibilizar la Salud Mental
alessandro andolina
Go Sara go!
N
Puedes con todo lo que te propongas ⚡
Sara
Vamos a por ello!