This week, for International Women's Day, we launched our Community Superstar initiative – giving us the chance to shine a light on the many amazing women in our community who go "above and beyond" as volunteers, or as community members,...
For International Women's Day, our founder Mel Bound takes a moment to reflect on what this amazing community of women means to her, what goes into building a community that really delivers impact and how our community is the foundation...
We not only inspire the community, but the next generation or runners too, inspiring our children and setting them on an earlier path of knowing that running can help you lead a life that makes you feel happier and healthier.
A community story that captures just that is one from our Bristol community members, Liz Hooper where she shared this story.
Why do I run? This is a question I have asked myself on numerous occasions throughout my rather tumultuous relationship with running. If you had asked me this back in 2012, I would have told you it was purely to burn calories, or as a punishment for that cheeky chinese that I just didn’t have the willpower to say no to. If someone had told me that running was more than just a weightloss tool I would have laughed in their face. Fast forward to 2021, and that is the last thing I would mention. Community, headspace, friendship, fun….these are all words I would now use, but it has taken me such a long time to get here.
Sam Murray is Vitality's Performance Champion. She is an Olympic Medalist and World Champion in Modern Pentathlon. She took home a Silver Medal during the 2012 Olympics and is a huge champion of female sport and empowerment…and 9 months ago, she became a mum!
In this blog, Sam talks about the challenges of becoming a new mum and finding that all important headspace and ’Time For Me’.
Suzanne Alderson,Community Leader, Change Maker and Advocate for Parents of Children with Poor Mental Health and Founder of This Mum Runs charity partner, Parenting Mental Health shares with us the reason she founded the charity and more about the amazing work they do.
It isn’t the hope of any parent to see their child suffer, and the prospect of having a child with a mental health issue like anxiety or depression isn’t something many of us have ever considered or can begin to grasp. We can read about it in the news, but it’s not going to happen to us, and not to our child. Is it?
Being active after a baby will help you stay mentally and physically well. If you build up gradually, it’s safe. This blog outlines some key benefits of being active, as well as some things to consider and essential guidance.
The first time I went for a run, I barely made it around the block. When I arrived back at my front door after less than 3 minutes, I was shaking so much I couldn’t get my key in the...
When you lose a baby early on in your pregnancy, most people wouldn't have known about it. It feels very isolating. It’s hard to share and find support because the first thing people will learn about it is not the joy and excitement, but the sad news. I’ve gone on a journey of dealing with my loss - sharing and getting support has made all the difference for me in this journey. Here's my honest account.