Primal Instincts Weston-super-Mare

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

This weekend, Primal Instincts member Lee and his wife Kirsty will also be taking on the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge in Weston super Mare.

Running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours.
No proper sleep. No comfort. No excuses.

On the surface, it looks like a physical challenge.
But in truth, this challenge mirrors mental health more than most people realise.

You start strong.
You feel capable.
Then the tiredness sets in.
The doubts creep in.
Your body hurts.
Your mind starts telling you stories about quitting.

And still… you have to get up and go again.

That’s what mental health struggles are like.
They don’t hit once and disappear.
They come back. Repeatedly.
Day and night.
When you’re exhausted.
When you feel alone.
When no one else can see the battle.

Lee and Kirsty are doing this to raise awareness for men’s mental health.

This challenge represents the reality so many men live with
The fight you don’t get a break from
The weight you carry quietly
The strength it takes to keep showing up when you’re running on empty

Every 4 hours they will choose to keep going.
Just like so many men do every single day.

If this challenge makes one person feel seen
If it starts one conversation
If it helps raise funds to support others
Then every painful mile matters.

Please support, share, donate if you can.
And if you’re struggling, know this
You are not weak
You are not alone
And you do not have to carry it all by yourself

https://www.gofundme.com/f/primal-instincts-mens-mental-health/cl/s?attribution_id=sl:117e215e-4837-4767-8311-50905c564a25&lang=en_GB&ts=1771422471&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

20/02/2026

This Friday at 8PM, the grind begins.

The 4x4x48 Challenge is not your average fitness event.
It’s 4 miles, every 4 hours, for 48 hours straight.

No matter the weather.
No matter the time of day.
No excuses.

Originally created by former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins, this challenge is designed to test physical limits, mental resilience, and pure determination.

Running for a Bigger Reason

This isn’t just about miles, it’s about making a difference.

Myself, Lee Pettinger , Lee Farmer and Kirstie Yates are taking on this challenge to raise awareness and funds for Primal Instincts Men's Mental Health.

Men’s mental health is a cause that deserves more conversation, more support, and more action. Every mile run over those 48 hours represents strength, resilience, and standing together for those who may be struggling in silence.

Taking on the Challenge

* myself and Lee Petts will be taking on the challenge in Telford.

* Lee and his wife Kirstie will be taking it on in Weston-super-Mare.

Two locations.
One mission.
48 hours of grit.

If you see us out on the roads at strange hours, give them a cheer, a wave, or even join us for a few miles!

If you’d like to support us, please consider donating and helping raise awareness for an incredible cause.

Go to war with your mind

https://gofund.me/39571f1b2

20/02/2026

A Huge Thank You

We’d like to say a massive thank you to iPRO Hydrate for sponsoring us for this challenge and for supporting the work we do at Primal Instincts.

Your support means we can keep pushing limits while continuing to raise awareness and help those who need it most.
iPRO Hydrate

https://gofund.me/e4803a5c1

07/02/2026

Lee and Kirstie are out smashing their 3rd 4 mile run today as they prepare for the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge starting on 20th February 💪

Dean will also be hitting the roads tonight, running 4 miles at 7pm in Telford.

So, what is the 4x4x48 Challenge?

4 miles every
4 hours for
48 hours

This challenge isn’t just physically demanding, it’s mentally tough, with very little sleep and unpredictable winter weather. That’s why we’re asking the community to pull together and show support.

Come and join them on one of the runs:
📍 Starting 8pm Friday 20th February

📍 Final 4 miles starting 4pm Sunday 22nd February

📍 Locations: Telford & Weston-super-Mare

All in aid of raising awareness of men’s mental health and raising funds for Primal Instincts, helping us continue to support men and create safe spaces in both Weston-super-Mare and Telford.

Every step, every run, every bit of support matters.

https://gofund.me/bc13bf305

17/01/2026

Lee Farmer and his wife Kirsty are taking on the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours.

This challenge will also be taken on by Dean from Primal Instinct Telford.

This is not just to test our physical limits, but to push ourselves mentally for a cause that truly matters.

This challenge is going to be uncomfortable. Sleep deprivation, Fatigue, Doubt, Pain, But that’s the point.

Too many men are silently fighting battles in their own minds, battles they feel they have to face alone. Primal Instincts Men’s Mental Health exists to change that.

They provide support, connection, and a space for men to confront struggles instead of burying them.

For 48 hours, I’ll choose discomfort to raise awareness and funds for men who are fighting far harder battles every single day.

This isn’t about running fast.
It’s about showing up when it’s hard.

It’s about discipline over motivation.

It’s about proving that suffering can be turned into strength when it’s tied to purpose.

If you’re able to donate, every contribution goes directly toward supporting men’s mental health through Primal Instincts.

If you can’t donate, sharing this page means just as much.

Thank you for the support, I’ll be carrying it with me on every mile.

12/01/2026

What started as an idea to get men talking, moving, and supporting each other has grown into a proper brotherhood. Over the past year we’ve had honest conversations, shared struggles, pushed ourselves physically and mentally, and reminded each other that you don’t have to deal with life on your own.

What stands out most is the commitment shown by the men who’ve turned up — whether they spoke, listened, walked, or simply took that first step through the door. That takes real strength.

Men’s mental health matters. Community matters. And this group proves that when men come together with purpose, real change happens.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far — this is only the beginning.

📍 Walk 'n' Talk :
• Thursdays – 7pm
• Sundays – 8am
📍 Outside the Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

If you’re struggling, curious, or just need a solid group of lads around you — you’re welcome here.
🦁🦁
Primal Instincts – One Year Strong

03/01/2026

🦁 Happy New Year from Primal Instincts 🦁
A new year brings a fresh start and a chance to put your mental health first. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just want to start the year with positive movement and conversation, come and join our Men’s Walk n Talk.
🕗 Every Sunday 8:00am Every Thursday 7pm
📍 Outside the Tropicana
It’s cold out there, so wrap up warm ❄️
No pressure, no judgment — just walking, talking, and supporting each other. Every step forward matters. 👊

17/12/2025

Thank you to everyone at The Thatched Cottage for hosting our Primal Instincts Christmas meal last night. Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and wonderful hospitality – we all had an amazing evening. Much appreciated 🎄✨
The Old Thatched Cottage

Christmas can be a difficult time for many men, even when it looks joyful on the surface. It’s important to check in with yourself and with the people around you, speak up when things feel heavy, and remember that asking for support is a strength, not a weakness. Primal Instincts Weston-Super-Mare are here to help — you’re not alone this Christmas.

09/10/2025

Walk N Talk Tonight 7pm Meet at Tropicana see you there 🦁🦁

25/09/2025

Join us tonight at 7pm outside the Tropicana,

Weston-super-Mare.

We'll be heading up the promenade for around an hour's walk.

This is a relaxed, no-pressure space for men to connect, clear the head, and get moving together.

10/09/2025

🌍 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 🌍

Primal Instincts was born out of this very subject.

In England and Wales on average 12 men per day lose their lives to su***de, there can be as many as 300 attempts each day in the uk!

Too many men suffer in silence, and too many lives are lost because they feel there’s no way forward. Our mission has always been to stand together, create brotherhood, and remind men that they are never alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is out there:

📞 Primal Instincts Support Line – 0800 593 0200 (also available on WhatsApp messenger)
📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📞 Mind – 0300 123 3393
📞 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58
📞 Shout – Text 85258 for free, confidential support
📞 Papyrus (Prevention of Young Su***de) – 0800 068 4141

Reaching out is not weakness. It’s courage. It’s strength.

At Primal Instincts, we exist to give men a space to talk, to connect, and to find hope again. Today, and every day, we stand together for life. 💛