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,
Fitter And Maybe Faster For 2017 – Join 12in12Published: 24 November 2016Did I hear you say you might want to get fitter and faster in 2017? Then what better way than setting yourself a challenge to help you achieve just
A Slice Of CakePublished: 1 November 2016Whilst having a pit stop along our bike ride in Roundhay (one of my monthly rides), it was over a coffee and whopping piece of flapjack Liz began to
From Leeds Girl CAN’T To Leeds Girl CAN!Published: 25 October 2016In February 2016, Lisa attended my first Leeds Girls Can (LGC) session which was a beginner running group in
Being A Mental Health AmbassadorPublished: 20 September 2016Since becoming a Mental Health Ambassador, I have done some of the above items including having gentle conversations in the running group, and in the
My Run With Ben From The 401 ChallengePublished: 11 August 2016I first met Ben last year when he came to Leeds. I had heard about this man running 401 marathons in 401 days for anti-bullying campaigns – Something
The Finishing Line Is Just The BeginningPublished: 26 May 2016Mini Mermaid Running Club UK is an after school programme for girls aged 5 – 11, which meets twice a week for 6 weeks, culminating in a 5km
Leeds Girls Can Reach the ParalympicsPublished: 11 January 2016Penny’s story is one that so many people can relate to and is a shining example of how sport can not only help you get active, but also develop
Merry Christmas from Run LeedsPublished: 25 December 2015A big merry Christmas from everyone at Run Leeds HQ! It’s been a fantastic year for recreational running across the city, driven by leaders,
You MUST Run Everyday – The Marcothon ChallengePublished: 3 December 2015I’ve not always been this keen to get my running shoes on, in fact I first put them on just eight years ago, after being encouraged by a friend.
This Girl Can! – Amanda’s StoryPublished: 19 October 2015Everyone has got wobbly bits. The only way you don’t is if you are a 20-something super model. It doesn’t matter if your bits
Leading The WayPublished: 24 September 2015Paralympic fever is quietly beginning to build as we are now under a year from the next Paralympic Games taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in