Why We Run…

“How my running career began? I was always a sporty kid at school. I loved athletics and was…

“Growing up, I was always active. I danced at my local dance school for almost 10 years, where…

“Since I was young, my parents encouraged me to get involved in athletics. We joined the Fiordland Athletic…

“I actually started road running years ago as a way to keep fit and keep myself accountable. I…

“Cricket was my main sport growing up and into adulthood, and running was just something I did away…

“Running when I was younger used to be mostly by necessity; school athletics, cross countries and in order…

“I can’t remember ever not running. My two brothers, my sister and I would set up cross country…

Chris: I knew that I had a problem. I was just stuck in this same loop, in my…

“I started running when I was a little kid; cross country, track, that sort of thing. There’s been…

“I started running when I was 15. I ran for my mental health and to control my body…

“Why do I run? I actually never asked myself this question until you asked me. I don’t even…

“Running was my idea. I don’t know where it came from. We were in a house-sit in Rangiora,…

“We only started 10 months ago – from Josh literally saying ‘shall we start running?’  So right there…

“During the COVID lockdowns in the UK, a friend invited me to complete a half marathon training programme…

“I had three small children at home and I was working as a nurse when I was invited…

“I know exactly when I started running because it was a New Year’s resolution to run a minimum…

“My relationship with running has had quite a short lead in time so it’s not very hard for…

“I have watched someone close in my life not be able to move well, losing their ability to…