Running for our small charity is incredibly rewarding. Not only can it boost your physical and mental wellbeing, but it also gives you the empowering feeling that you’re helping us support, equip, and uplift every DMD community — from diagnosis and throughout their journey.
Please note: Our injury‑prevention and nutrition guidance has been written by our Outreach Officer, Alex Berbank who is a former elite athlete and previously trained as a physiotherapist. However, if you are making any sudden or significant lifestyle changes, we always recommend consulting your GP first.
We’re thrilled to have you on Team Action Duchenne. Every year, incredible people like you take on running challenges to raise vital funds for our work. We want you to enjoy every moment of this experience and to feel fully supported by us from start to finish.
Before you get going, it’s important to make sure you’ve chosen the right distance and feel genuinely excited about the challenge ahead. Asking yourself a few key questions now will be essential in helping you reach race day feeling confident and prepared.
Take a moment to check in with yourself. Consider the following:
How is your overall health right now?
How busy is your work schedule?
What other commitments or responsibilities do you have?
How will you realistically fit training into your routine?
Do you have any existing niggles or injuries that running could aggravate?
Do you have friends, colleagues or family members who can help you reach your fundraising target?
Is there anything in particular that’s worrying you?
If any of these questions raise concerns for you, please get in touch with us. We want to ensure you feel confident that you’ve chosen the right race and the right distance. And if this event isn’t quite the right fit, we’ll happily help you find an alternative challenge.
Feeling ready and excited? That’s exactly what we hope for.
If everything feels positive and you’re eager to get started — wonderful! We are here to support you with anything you need along the way.
You’re not doing this alone. You’re part of a community of Action Duchenne Champions, and we’re behind you every step of the journey.
