Why drive, when you could run?Published: 3 May 2022Why 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 healthPublished: 1 March 2022As 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 PrincipalPublished: 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 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
Can I run after giving blood?Published: 14 December 2020I’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 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
Running Safely During COVID-19Published: 21 April 2020As 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 RunningPublished: 18 March 2020With 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 weatherPublished: 17 February 2020As 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 20202020 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 RunPublished: 27 September 2019I 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 BrianPublished: 11 October 2017I’ve been asked to write about my running journey and by doing so I hope it may help you with yours in some