Good Reads

Julie reflects on her Couch to 5k journey

Published: 27 August 2020

Our CEO, Julie, recently took on the couch to 5K, vlogging her journey along the way. We caught up with her as she reflected on her journey on the programme.

Miranda Marathon

Turning 50 and becoming more active than ever

Published: 26 August 2020

When Miranda developed post-natal depression after the birth of her first child, she unexpectedly found running was a way to lift her mood. From there she discovered other new ways to make physical activity social and enjoyable.

Overcoming body consciousness to swim the channel

Published: 19 August 2020

We've all got dreams of things we would love to achieve. Sarah overcame her fears and feelings of body consciousness to make her dream of swimming the channel a reality. She shares her journey to completing the swim.

Returning to clubs: A parent’s perspective

Published: 29 July 2020

As the physical activity sector re-opens, many parents find themselves with mixed feelings about sending their kids back to clubs. Sharon shares her experience as her children return to their favourite sport and physical activity clubs.

Sophie running with headphones in

An unexpected path from Couch to 5k

Published: 20 July 2020

Sophie never saw herself as someone who would write a blog about getting active. But lockdown and a lack of outdoor space prompted her to join the movement from Couch to 5k.

Discover an app that works for you

Published: 6 July 2020

These days there are so many options available to you when it comes to getting active with technology. That’s why we’re on a mission to find the most effective physical activity apps. However, we can’t do it without the help of local people like you.

Returning to sessions

Published: 6 July 2020

As restrictions are eased and we look to the future, for many clubs and organisations it is time to start looking at a return to physical activity. We spoke to members of our team who support their local clubs to find out how they are returning.

Kelly in an outdoor fitness session

Getting active outdoors

Published: 26 June 2020

Getting active outdoors is great for your health and mood. But it's easy to get stuck in an indoor routine. Kelly, our Project Officer for Children & Young People, shares how she got hooked on outdoor fitness.

Exercise, Anxiety and Personal Identity

Published: 26 June 2020

Kate from Southampton opens up about her relationship with physical activity and how it has played a part in overcoming difficult hurdles.

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