#MileShyClub runner Lisa features in the Manchester Evening News

We are absolutely delighted to see one of our super-inspiring runners, Lisa, feature on page 32 of today’s Manchester Evening News. It’s great to see further media coverage of the #MileShyClub, and we really hope that Lisa’s story inspires many others to come and give running a try.

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…But going somewhere like the #MileShyClub, where everyone has their different levels… nobody feels left out.

Ultra runner and triathlete Paddy Logue visits to talk about mental STRENGTH

We had a lovely #runandtalk session this morning in the sunshine. Our guest speaker Paddy talked to us about his navy seals and SAS training, together with his 10 Iron Mans and 36 marathons. Paddy explained he had also been a beginner and how the mental challenges he faces when running are just the same as when he started. "It is better to try and fail, than to try and quit". We couldn't have put it better ourselves. 

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The #MileShyClub collects award at England Athletics presentation evening

We were honoured to collect our first award for Innovation Project of the year this evening from England Athletics.  Jane Wilby-Palmer talked about what the #MileShyClub has achieved so far, and how being a good coach isn't just about showing people how to run, but giving people the belief in themselves that they CAN run. Great night with great people.  We love our Club and are thoroughly proud of all our runners and their achievements. Click on the images below to scroll through a few photos!

Self defence experts show us their moves to keep our runners safe on darker nights

This evening a group of our runners took up a free self defence class offered by the #MileShyClub and Sale Wado Ryu Freestyle Karate Club.  We learnt so much useful information and tips and tricks on staying safe when out running on our own! The tuition was excellent. Huge thanks to Chris Eaton from Sale Wado Ryu Freestyle karate club and to his colleague Tony who came from his club K.S.D.S (Tel: 07340 950 785). They were patient, kind and thoroughly knowledgeable. We highly recommend you check them out, not just for self defence classes but for martial arts too - adults and children classes! For more information check out: https://swfkc.wordpress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/swfkc/ Click to scroll through the photos!

Raising money for St Ann's Hospice by taking on the Gauntlet Games

The #MileShyClub had the most AMAZING morning today. Eight of us took on the Gauntlet Games, raising over £400 for St Ann's Hospice! We ran a little, took on giant water slides, fought off gladiators (it was awful, honest), got stuck in mud, pelted by balls, covered in foam and navigated rafts fearlessly. IT WAS BRILLIANT! Here are just a small selection of some photos and video from the day... (click to view)