Fitness coach and mental health advocate, Fergus Crawley, 30, is undertaking his toughest challenge yet, labeled Project TENacity, in aid of suicide prevention charity CALM.
Starting in Edinburgh on April 30, Crawley will complete an Ironman challenge (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run) each day for 10 consecutive days in 10 cities across the UK and Ireland.
These cities include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Bristol, before finishing in London on May 9. 10 years on from Crawley’s own suicide attempt while he was a second year at university.
A team of nutritionists, coaches, videographers, and health professionals will support Fergus.
Fergus’ Story
Fergus’ mental health deteriorated in 2014 when he moved to Durham for university, where he admits to finding it difficult to meet people and feeling lonely. As he studied for exams, he realised he hadn’t spoken to anyone for over a week, which led to his wellbeing, appetite, and fitness worsening.
Following his suicide attempt in 2016 Fergus found help in his sports training community as well as his dog, Odie. This led him to found his coaching company, OMNIA Performance, leading others to fulfil their potential.
Since his lowest point, Fergus dedicated himself to supporting mental health charities, raising £100,000 for Movember.
Project TENacity will be his biggest challenge to date,
Get Involved
Fergus says: “This project isn’t about my individual performance, but rather, about your participation.”
Sign-ups for any part of the Ironmans are open with a minimum donation of £12.50. Donations towards Project TENacity and CALM are greatly appreciated.
The goal to raise £122,000 will fund 10,000 potentially life-saving calls, costing £12.50 each.
Founded in 2005, CALM focuses on “helping people end their misery, not their lives” through providing services, information and education to anyone.
Find tools, helplines, personal stories and more on the CALM website for anyone looking for information or support. All information, sign-ups and donations for Project TENacity are available at https://tenacity.omnia-performance.com/. And Fergus’ journey will be available on Instagram and YouTube.
Featured Image Credit: Tom Curry/Omnia Performance
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