The Recovery Runners Officially Launch!Published: 4 August 2021Sunday 1st August 12pm marked the official launch of the running club recovery runners. The launch event took place at Leeds Dock with 60+
That time I ran the Leeds 10k in my underwear!Published: 29 July 2021The Leeds 10k has a lot of my firsts – first time I ever ran an actual road race (I basically went from park run, to 5k colour run in a field to
My Running StoryPublished: 30 June 2021Having played sports such as rugby & football from a very young age (until I was an adult), I was naturally blessed with speed and stamina. Although
Falling in Love with the Trails of LeedsPublished: 15 June 2021For years running was something of a repetitive task for me. Every other day (unless it was really grim out) I’d set my alarm, wake up early, do the
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
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
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