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
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
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
My Up and Down Running StoryPublished: 2 October 2020Where it all began: Running has been such a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I had always been ‘fast’ as a child, and would often
Club of the Month – Rothwell HarriersPublished: 19 August 2020Club Information: On Monday nights we occasionally meet at John Charles Stadium at 6pm for a track session, but are other main session are a Tuesday
Lakers in LockdownPublished: 7 July 2020When the UK went into lockdown on 23rd March it’s fair to say that many people saw the extra time at home as the ideal opportunity to improve their
Susan Cunningham Leeds Girls Can AmbassadorPublished: 30 June 2020I’ve been running on and off over the past few years and it’s been the last 6 months or so that I’ve really got back into the running vibe. As a
Leeds Dock Running Club and Covid-19Published: 24 June 2020After being a run leader for a couple of years and helping my wife with a women’s beginners running club I wanted to encourage more people to get