Personal Stories

From minority player to coach and role model

Published: 30 September 2020

Growing up Jane was aware of being a minority at the football academy where she trained. Inspired by her female coach she decided to make a change and become a coach herself. Now she’s starting work bringing better football opportunities to youths.

Kosiwa out on a walk

On your bike! Mixing things up to stay active

Published: 21 September 2020

Occupational therapist Kosiwa had never seen herself as a gym person but she was growing to love it. Then lockdown hit. With a stressful job and a need for release, there was only one thing for it: learn to ride a bike!

Living and Running, with Cancer

Published: 17 September 2020

After a secondary Cancer diagnosis meant Elizabeth needed to retire, she was looking for a new challenge. Having recently moved to Portsmouth, she found running was the perfect fit.

How menopause affected my running

Published: 16 September 2020

Menopause can sometimes seem like a bit of a taboo subject. But since it affects at least half the population we think this needs to change! Leading the way, our CEO, Julie shares how the menopause affected her journey doing the couch to 5k.

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.

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