EP41 Guest Episode Ben Gray: Run. Talk. Run, Mental Health, Movement & Community

In this episode of Clean Break Chats, we’re joined by Ben Gray from Run Talk Run (part of Sport in Mind) for a conversation that goes well beyond running.We talk about movement as a tool for mental health, why small, consistent community spaces matter, and how simply showing up can be life-changing - even on the weeks when nobody else does.Ben shares his own journey through ADHD, alcohol, identity, and finding purpose, along with the story behind Run Talk Run and why it works: no pressure, no pace, no fixing -  just moving together and being human.Along the way we cover:why “fine” often isn’t finethe power of walk-and-talk spacestraining for ultras versus training for lifethe calm swan… and the chaos underneathconsistency over perfection (plus an unexpected Cream Egg & pizza 5K PB)If you’ve ever felt on the edge of joining something - or wondered how movement can support mental health without judgment - this episode is for you.