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That time I ran the Leeds 10k in my underwear!

The 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

Having 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

For 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

The evolution of my running journey – Karen Derbyshire, the3amdiary.com My running journey has definitely evolved, from being overweight and finding

On Saturday 30th March 2013 69 runners and walkers gathered for the first time to take part in Cross Flatts parkrun (the event had been due to start

How I started running In April 2018 some of my friends had booked onto the Leeds girls can couch to 5k at Potternewton park. I was not confident in

I 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

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

How my fear started 30 years ago, I was indecently assaulted in broad daylight. Following this incident, I was frightened of being alone outdoors in

Where it all began: Running has been such a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I had always been ‘fast’ as a child, and would often

I recently got into running when I had a mental breakdown. I now go running 3 times a week and it keeps me mentally strong. It has quite possible

I’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