Each week around not just
the UK but across the world thousands of people drag themselves out
of their beds to do a 5km run around their local park. The youngest
runners are just four but some go round with younger children in
their pushchairs. You can run solo, in a group or make it a family
affair. It's something my daughter has really grown to enjoy and
makes great training for her school cross country events.
Each week the events
couldn't take place without the volunteers. To make sure we give
something back we like to help out. There's a variety of roles from
tail running to must sure nobody gets left behind to time-keeping at
the end. After each one you can dash straight off or join in with the
friendly gathering at the end in the café.
When we return home and the
running kit is stripped off and dumped by the washing machine I use
Persil Non-Bio to get it clean. I think it's kinder not only to the
skin but also the clothes. Running kit is technical equipment and the
fabrics it is made of last much longer when washed with the right
cleaner.
By making sure the clothes
we have last longer we save on the world's vital resources. It's
these small actions that Unilever’s brightfuture is focusing on. By
making such changes Unilever has found that since the launch of its
Sustainable Living Plan it has helped 482 million people to improve
their health and hygiene.
After a long run a good wash
is a must. I have always been very conscious about what we put on our
skin. Running – whether it is fast or slow – gives you a natural
glow. It has many other positive effects on your appearance no matter
what your age. With having a daughter I am well aware of the
pressures these days to 'look good' and the damage that can be done
if children feel they don't look right. As part of the Dove
Self-Esteem Project leading psychologists, academics and experts have
been putting together materials and resources which will help young
people develop a healthy and positive relationship with their own
bodies and appearances.
What small things do you do to make a big difference? How can your family make a #brightFuture?
This post is an entry for BritMums #brightFuture Challenge, sponsored by Unilever.
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