GOBYU… Going the extra yardPublished: 1 December 2023For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the format of the ‘God’s Own Back Yard Ultra’, or GOBYU for short. This is a race event where the
You’ll Never Run AlonePublished: 17 November 2023“Vic and myself have been a constant support to each other throughout difficult times, and I doubt either of us would have coped as well if it
7 Marathons in 7 DaysPublished: 28 September 2023Running a marathon in itself is an impressive challenge. But to do this distance 7 times, over 7 days, pretty much as a solo effort… this really is
What is all this ‘Jeffing’ About?Published: 3 August 2023Run Leeds had the pleasure of joining Leeds resident, Sandra for some run-walking, (otherwise known as jeffing), to find out how ‘jeffing’ has
The Pacer, The Marshal and The First TimerPublished: 25 May 2023The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon took place on the 14th of May 2023. This long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the city of Leeds was
Powered up by Positivity – The Drighlington Dynamos!Published: 27 April 2023Run Leeds had the absolute pleasure of meeting Danny Barnes, a Gardener by trade, a keen runner, and one of the co-founders of the Drighlington
Running the extra miles – what inspires someone to run 26.2 miles?Published: 9 March 2023With the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon taking place on the 14th of May 2023. This will be the long-anticipated return of the marathon distance to the
The Food Bank Run MovementPublished: 1 December 2022The Food Bank Run is a new movement that is gaining pace ready for 2023, Run Leeds and Leeds Girls Can have teamed up to organise our own Food Bank
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,