Karen

What’s your favourite run or Fitmum’s activity?

Coaching Strength & Conditioning sessions

How long have you been a member of Fitmums?

I’ve been a member since 2017.

Why did you join Fitmums?

I wanted to be part of a club that is truly inclusive and actively supports people who are looking to improve their fitness, regardless of age, gender or ability.

How long have you been a run leader/coach?

I’ve been a Run Leader since 2017 and became a Coach in 2019.

What’s your favourite thing about being a run leader/coach?

Seeing people achieve those “little wins” in their running or walking is incredibly rewarding. Watching that progress build confidence, and then seeing them go on to take on bigger challenges in their lives, is what makes it so special.

Tracy

What's your favourite run or Fitmums activity?

At the moment, I love a 5KM run. My all-time favourite distance is 10 miles and my favourite race is Snake Lane. I love a scenic run in the countryside.

How long have you been a Run leader?

I have been a run leader for 7 years.

⁠Why did you join Fitmums?

I joined Harrogate Fitmums initially because I wanted to run with others and also to encourage myself to keep running through the winter months. Everyone was so friendly that I soon became a leader, then a coach and then a co-coordinator with Karen!

What's your favourite thing about being a leader?

My favourite thing about being a run leader is seeing everybody happy and chatting whilst out running or Nordic walking, hearing how their runs have been and encouraging everybody in their running endeavours.

Liz

What's your favourite run or Fitmums activity?

My favourite 2 mile summer routes are across The Stray and through Valley Gardens and in the winter I enjoy the coached Strength and Conditioning sessions

How long have you been a member of Fitmums?

I've been a member of Fitmums for 8 years

⁠Why did you join Fitmums?

I joined Fitmums for fitness and the reason I stay is the support and camaraderie.

⁠How long have you been a leader?

I became a Nordic Walk leader in January 2025

What's your favourite thing about being a leader?

My favourite things about being a Nordic Walk leader are teaching new skills and enabling people to improve their fitness in a fun and relaxed way

Julie

What’s your favourite run or Fitmum’s activity?

How lucky are we in Harrogate!! We’ve got some great routes and it’s fab to have the Stray so nearby. I love all the 2 mile Fitmums routes. Well maybe not at the start, but always by the end, I never regret a run.

How long have you been a member of Fitmums?

I joined Fitmums in 2018, that’s over 8 years of running! Woohoo....

Why did you join Fitmums?

I was doing Parkrun regularly and wanted to run again during the week. But I just can’t run on my own! I saw Fitmums advertised and after one session I knew Fitmums was for me. It was friendly, supportive and encouraging, just what I'd been looking for.

How long have you been a run leader?

I’ve been a run leader for over 6 years and I’m super proud to tell people I’m a run leader. I became a leader to give back to the club that supported me and also I knew if I was on a rota to lead I couldn’t make an excuse not to come to club !!!

What’s your favourite thing about being a leader?

I love running and chatting with different people. I’ve made great friends over the years. It’s so rewarding to support others on their run journey, whatever that may be for them.

Debbie

What's your favourite run or Fitmum’s activity?

Any runs that don’t have too many inclines!

How long have you been a member of Fitmums?

I’ve been a member for 8 years and a run leader for years

⁠Why did you join Fitmums?

To run regularly and improve my running

What's your favourite thing about being a leader?

Being part of a lovely team that want to support and encourage others in their running. Being a run leader also stopped me from giving up running during times of injury when it would have been so easy to just ‘throw in the towel’

Dawn

What's your favourite run or Fitmum’s activity?

Any cycle path (because they are mainly flat!)

How long have you been a member of Fitmums?

I’ve been a member for 6 years and a run leader for 6 months

⁠Why did you join Fitmums?

I joined because running is good for my head as well as my body

What's your favourite thing about being a leader?

It gets me out running and I love the social chat while running