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Non profit, helping those suffering with mental health and addiction. https://www.sidekickinitiative.org

05/11/2026

No gym needed. Every street counts.
You don't need kit or a membership. Just get out the door.
The Sidekick Initiative. Nobody should have to face their battles alone.
sidekickinitiative.org

05/11/2026

Night miles. Just after 4am, streetlights and nobody about.
Nobody's clapping at this time. You do it because it keeps your head right.
The Sidekick Initiative. Nobody should have to face their battles alone.
sidekickinitiative.org

04/11/2026

Cold water at 6. A walk at 7. Every day.
Ice bath at Re-Up, 62C Havant Road, Cosham, at 6pm, then a walk at 7pm, weather permitting. If the weather's bad, it's hot drinks and a chat at Re-Up instead.
You don't need to know anyone. Just turn up tonight, and bring a mate if you want.
The Sidekick Initiative. Not raising money. Raising awareness.
If you're struggling, talk to someone today.

02/11/2026

SOFA TO 4 MILES 🏃

Why wait for January and "new year, new me"? Let's finish this year with a bang.

To finish the year, I'm running 4 miles every 4 hours, for 120 hours, non-stop. That's 30 runs, and I want you running some of them with me.

So here's the plan. From now until December we go from the sofa to 1 mile, then 2, then 3, then 4. We'll walk, run, walk, run. One step at a time, together.

I'm not a fast runner, so this isn't a fast pace. It's at your pace, either in the mornings or at night.

This is for anyone. Adults, kids (with a parent or guardian), men and women. If you're struggling in silence, this is for you. If you just want to get fitter, lose a bit of weight, or end a rough year on a positive, this is for you too.

Even Danny's on about it, and giving up the f**s. Not sure if he's joking or not 😂

I wasn't a runner either. I started running late last year at 120 kilos.

Who's up for changing their life and ending the year with something good? Drop "IN" in the comments.

sidekickinitiative.org

01/11/2026

NOBODY GETS THROUGH DECEMBER ON THEIR OWN.

It's Support System Sunday.

And Christmas is coming.

For a lot of people it's the hardest time of the year.
Not everyone has a full table.
Some people go quiet in December.
It's easy to miss when everyone's busy.

So The Sidekick Initiative is doing three challenges, spread out over December.
Winter Three Peaks.
The South Downs Way 100. 100 miles.
And probably a 4x4x120 over Christmas.

We're not asking for money.
We're asking you to notice.

Think of the one person who's gone quiet this year.
Message them today. Just "thinking of you" is enough.

Real Support. Real Conversations.
If you're struggling, talk to someone today.

01/11/2026

Want to change your life? Don't wait for New Year. Start now.

December is hard for a lot of people. It used to be for me. Bills, presents, juggling everything, not seeing my son. Loads of people are suffering in silence. Men, women, kids, whoever.

So I've got three challenges spread out over December, for awareness, not money. One of them is 4 miles every 4 hours.

The plan with The Sidekick Initiative: get you from the sofa to 4 miles, then come and run with me.

The mountain is just me, for safety. The runs and walks are open to everyone. Come once, twice, or loads.

Let's start training.

sidekickinitiative.org

01/11/2026

Real Support. Real Conversations.
Tonight: ice bath at Re-Up, 62C Havant Road, Cosham, at 6pm, then a walk at 7pm, weather permitting. If the weather's bad, it's hot drinks and a chat at Re-Up instead.
Come on your own or bring someone. Side by side is easier than face to face.
Not raising money. Raising awareness.
If you're struggling, talk to someone today.

01/11/2026

New year, new me? Why wait. Start now.

A year ago I wasn't a runner. I weighed 120 kilos. I started running in December, and I haven't stopped.

Now I'm setting up a run club with The Sidekick Initiative. The aim is simple: get people from the sofa to 4 miles.

One mile. Then two. Then three. Then four. Your pace, no judgement.

I've got three challenges spread out over December, including 4 miles every 4 hours. You don't have to do it all. Train with us now, then come and run one 4-mile slot with me.

The mountains are just me, for safety. The runs and walks are open to everyone.

Want in? Comment or message the page.

sidekickinitiative.org

01/11/2026

Support System Sunday.
Who have you actually got? And who's got you?
"Don't sit in silence struggling with your mental health or your recovery. If you need help, just reach out."
Check in on one person today. A text is enough.
If you're struggling, talk to someone today.

31/10/2026

Saturday night. Before you switch off, set tomorrow up.
Alarm set. Kit out. One thing you'll do first thing.
"Get up every day. Own that routine. Don't hit snooze."
Tag someone who's starting again tomorrow.
If you're struggling, talk to someone today.

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Portsmouth
PO48BF

Telephone

+447407454984

Website

https://www.sidekickinitiative.org/

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