Meet our run leaders | runtheworldMCR

Meet our run leaders!

Our run leaders are our super heroes - without them our weekly runs couldn't go ahead.

All of our run leaders are qualified by England Athletics meaning they have been trained in making runs safe, inclusive and enjoyable.

Below you can see their profiles and what the love about running - they are all united in wanting to support more runners to get active.

Lydia

I love running because of how it makes me feel - happy, calm, strong and determined! I also love how running can be enjoyed solo or with amazing communities like runtheworldMCR!

Becky

I've always loved being active - I was the girl at school who actually looked forward to doing cross country and PE! I love the power of exercise on your mind and body and I definitely rely on it to keep me feeling happy! Running has helped me explore new areas, make new friends challenge myself and build confidence.

Becky

I don't tend to do many races or long distances but I fell in love with running because it gets me outdoors and moving my body regularly - nothing beats that post run high!

Rose

I have been a runner since I was 8 and my mum took me with her to track while she was training. Since then, running has given me so much, physical health, mental health, the best running friends and community, space, strength, resilience, freedom, beautiful views, a mode of transport, medals and miles and miles of joy.

Hayley

I know people say it all the time but running really has changed my life. After becoming a mum I struggled to find time for myself and have that mental break, running gives me that. My little girls love it when mummy comes home with a medal which makes me feel like the role model I always wanted to be.

Lucy

I love running because it makes me feel good and I get to do it with some great people!

Kelly

I love running because of the people I've met along the way and I enjoy progressing towards a goal whether its getting a PB or running further!

I love running because its a form of exercise that anybody is able to participate in and enjoy.

Martha

I took up running during Covid and did the virtual Manchester 10k in 2020 and then the real thing in 2021. After moving to Monton in 2022 and having my daughter, I joined runtheworld and have never looked back! I pushed myself to do the Manchester Half in October 2023, thanks to all the support and encouragement of the girls in the group.