God’s Own Backyard Ultra – Leeds 2022Published: 18 November 2022For those of you who have not heard of the ‘God’s Own Backyard Ultra’ before, it is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively
The Junction JoggersPublished: 29 September 2022There seems to be a growing momentum around a newer social running movement. The pub running group. By this we most certainly don’t mean the pub run,
The Leeds Dock Relay 2022Published: 22 September 2022The legacy of the Leeds Dock Relay dates back to 2019, when the first event took place with the organisation of Active Leeds, who were working hard
Jack’s JourneyPublished: 16 August 2022Jack Midgley, is the nephew of Leeds legend, Terry Midgley, who sadly passed away in October 2019. Terry was something of a local legend in Leeds,
The Running CharityPublished: 13 July 2022“We are an independent charity harnessing the power of running to support young people who are experiencing homelessness or manage complex needs.”
Running FreePublished: 8 July 2022Asking the boys what running means to them, all could easily answer that they feel ‘free and proud’. Here at Run Leeds, we do love a ‘run meet’. I
Let’s hear it for the kids! The rise of Junior ParkrunPublished: 10 June 2022“Breakfast tastes so much better after parkrun.” (Albie aged 11) The phenomenon that is ‘Parkrun’ is now a pretty familiar sight. Every Saturday
Why drive, when you could run?Published: 3 May 2022Why drive, when you could run? By Gemma Bridge Our very own Leeds Running Mayor, Gemma, gives us some excellent reasons as to why we should all try
Lucky, Unlucky, Grateful – The Three Peaks Fell Race 2021Published: 14 April 2022Our very own Active Leeds Partnership Manager and fell running enthusiast – Ross Bibby, has kindly shared his story with us. Recalling his rather
A year in post as the Running Mayor of LeedsPublished: 5 April 2022Now a whole year on in the post of ‘Running Mayor of Leeds’, we caught up with Gemma Bridge, to find out what exactly being the Running Mayor
Hill Running Saved My LifePublished: 25 March 2022Written by Darren Clarkson. According to MIND – 4 in every 100 people may suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at some point in their life.
From Research Analyst to Run Leader!Published: 11 March 2022By Emma Thomson (PT & Otley Run Mum’s Run Leader) Changing careers can be a very challenging time. However, staying in a career or job you don’t