Running as Therapy: Sandy’s Story

In April 2022, Sandy Suckling set out to run 1,100km from Broken Hill to Melbourne to raise funds for and awareness of the Run Against Violence. In this episode, Sandy shares her experience of escaping from family violence, what she’s learnt about the power of conversation and why she describes running as therapy. Also in this episode: meet Riana and Mel from SWAT (Sprinting, Walking and Trash Talking) in our Team Spotlight, and get a sneak peek of next week’s episode. You can support the efforts of Run Against Violence by donating at https://www.runagainstviolence.com/donate If you or someone close to you is experiencing family violence, please talk to someone. You can call 1800 RESPECT (Australia only) if you would like to talk to a professional service or if there is an immediate threat to safety call the police on Triple Zero (000) (Australia only).