Discover the Power of One Mile: How Just a Mile Can Change Everything
Posted 7th November 2025
When people think about running, they often imagine marathons or long, exhausting runs that feel impossible to achieve. But at Fitmums and Friends, we believe the real magic starts with something much simpler — just one mile.
Whether you run it, jog it, or walk it, one mile is a powerful first step toward better fitness, confidence, and wellbeing.
Why One Mile Matters
You might be surprised at just how much benefit you can gain from covering just one mile.
- Improved heart health: Studies show that even short bouts of exercise — as little as 10–15 minutes — can significantly lower the risk of heart disease and boost cardiovascular fitness.
- Better mood and reduced stress: A single mile of walking or running helps release endorphins, often called “happy hormones,” that lift your mood and reduce anxiety.
- A sense of achievement: One mile is far enough to challenge you, but short enough to feel achievable. Every time you complete it, you’re proving to yourself that you can do it — and that’s an incredibly empowering feeling.
And the best part? You don’t need to do it alone.
Support Every Step of the Way
At Fitmums and Friends, every one of our 11 clubs offers a 1-mile option at every session — alongside most Clubs offering 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-mile routes as well. That means you can choose the distance that feels right for you on any given day.
You’ll be guided by trained Run Leaders who specialise in supporting beginners, and surrounded by a friendly, encouraging group of people who remember exactly what it was like to take that first step. Many of our members started with the 1-mile option — some walking, some jogging, all learning that progress comes one step at a time.
A Fresh Start After Weight Loss
If you’ve recently lost weight, you might feel nervous about getting active again — especially if past exercise experiences were uncomfortable or discouraging. But now, with your body feeling lighter and stronger, this is the perfect time to rediscover what movement can feel like.
At Fitmums and Friends, we understand those worries. We’ll support you at your pace — no pressure, no judgement, and plenty of encouragement. You’ll find that moving, even for one mile, feels better than you ever imagined.
Sarah recently returned to running after a long break, her weight loss has had an impact. She says...
"Since losing weight, breathing on exertion and movement just feels easier making exercise enjoyable again. I have declined activities with friends in the past from fear of not keeping up. It feels so good now to be able to say yes and participate without worry. Doing my first Fitmums 1 mile run in years felt amazing and I’m looking forward to building on this".
Try It for Free
Your first three sessions are completely free, so you can come along, meet your local group, and see if Fitmums and Friends feels right for you.
Whether you walk, jog, or run, your mile is yours to celebrate — and it might just be the start of something amazing.
Ready to find your nearest Fitmums and Friends club?
Visit https: https://fitmums.org.uk/groups to find your nearest group and get started today — your one mile awaits!
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