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Why drive, when you could run?

Published: 3 May 2022

Why 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

Running for better mental health

Published: 1 March 2022

As featured in South Leeds Life, Feb. 2022, written by Ben Fraser. Since late March 2020 the world has and still is going through a period of

The Running Principal

Published: 17 February 2022

“I try to act as a role model, if the Principal can do it, then others can as well” Run Leeds had the pleasure of chatting with Yorkshire resident,

Strength training – The key to keeping you running

Published: 24 February 2021

Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have seen an increase in people lacing up their trainers and taking up running. Running is great for mental

Can I run after giving blood?

Published: 14 December 2020

I’ve seen many questions raised regarding physical activity post blood donation, myself I give it at least 24 hours until I run after donating. I

Half way to half marathon target

Published: 28 October 2020

I 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

Running Safely During COVID-19

Published: 21 April 2020

As a result of the global pandemic COVID-19, we are currently still in the middle of a government lock down. For many of us this lock down does mean

Keep Calm, Keep Running

Published: 18 March 2020

With the current Coronavirus / COVID 19 pandemic the world that we are living in is swiftly becoming one that is very different to the normal lives

Running in bad weather

Published: 17 February 2020

As I’m sure you’re well aware we have been experiencing some rather wet and windy weather recently – thanks storm Ciara and Dennis! Although

New Year New Goals?

Published: 13 January 2020

2020 is upon us and the New Year is an ideal time to start looking ahead and planning your running for the year. Everyone is different and we all

Laura Weightman – Why I Run

Published: 27 September 2019

I love to run and I am very lucky that running is my job. Some people get up in the morning and go to the office, I get up and go for a run. I am a

The Running Life of Brian

Published: 11 October 2017

I’ve been asked to write about my running journey and by doing so I hope it may help you with yours in some

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