Welcoming the Running Mayor of LeedsPublished: 19 April 2021There are so many reasons to run – some personal like stress relief, some universal like reducing car dependency, some obvious like boosting fitness,
Cross Flatts parkrun turns 8!Published: 25 March 2021On Saturday 30th March 2013 69 runners and walkers gathered for the first time to take part in Cross Flatts parkrun (the event had been due to start
Sinead’s Running StoryPublished: 10 March 2021We recently spoke to Sinead Brannigan who recently got into running and completed the couch to 5k. We asked her some questions and she has shared her
Running through Covid, Sole Sisters and a Marathon!Published: 26 February 2021How I started running In April 2018 some of my friends had booked onto the Leeds girls can couch to 5k at Potternewton park. I was not confident in
Strength training – The key to keeping you runningPublished: 24 February 2021Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have seen an increase in people lacing up their trainers and taking up running. Running is great for mental
Run Leeds research and the impact of Covid-19Published: 16 December 2020You may remember that a few months back we launched our second Run Leeds survey. The aim of the survey was to learn more about individuals running
Club of the month – Tingley RunFITPublished: 9 December 2020Name of club Tingley RunFIT Club information We meet on Tuesday and Thursday in Birstall and Overton And on Wednesday in Tingley (with bonus sessions
I can’t runPublished: 1 December 2020In March 2020, the furthest I could run was the 200 yards from my office building to the train station platform and even then, I would struggle to
I Run Because…Published: 23 November 2020I run because 18 months ago I didn’t and I’ve seen the positive impact it’s had. I run because I used to be an active ‘non runner’ – to prove to
Half way to half marathon targetPublished: 28 October 2020I ran my first half marathon in 2000, as I approached my fortieth birthday. It was as close as I got to a mid-life crisis. It wasn’t from a standing
Through running I overcame my fear of being out alonePublished: 19 October 2020How my fear started 30 years ago, I was indecently assaulted in broad daylight. Following this incident, I was frightened of being alone outdoors in
Club of the Month – Pudsey and Bramley ACPublished: 7 October 2020Club Information Pups – Aged 7 years to 9/10 years. Juniors – Aged 9/10 years to 17 years. Seniors – Aged 18 years to “mind your own business!” We