Running Mums To Make Their 10K Debuts
To sign up for the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run, visit greatrun.org/Manchester
A TEAM of around 20 mums on the run will take on the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run after joining a women-only running group.
This Mum Can Fitness was launched by Sale entrepreneur Becca Broadbent in October last year, and the personal trainer has recruited a score of women to take part in the 10k event on Sunday, 28 May.
Becca, 34, launched her business after her own personal struggle with fitness after giving birth to her two children. She joined a fitness class 12 weeks after the birth of her daughter and, nine months later, was back to her pre-pregnancy weight.
Now, Becca is determined to get more mums running – and is using Manchester’s greatest run as the target.
She said: “My aim is to make personal training affordable to everyone and help mums recognise their potential.
“The whole ethos is about making mums realise they can do anything, be anyone and surprise themselves. I also want to impart my love of running on others as I’m a huge believer in the idea that everyone can run, as long as they have the right tools and training.
“I was made redundant whilst on maternity leave with my second baby and I decided to use it as an opportunity to do something that I love and am really passionate about.
“I now want to help mums on their own fitness journeys and meet their own goals and at the same time, give them the opportunity that I had – to be able to meet new people, get some support and get active.”
Becca and a squad of 20 mums will be pounding the pavements of Manchester on Sunday, 28 May, in the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run, which has grown to be the biggest in Europe.
She said: “It’s one of Manchester’s best days and I’m looking forward to taking part again. Last year, I ran with my mum, who is 60, she’d never done a 10k before so we ran together in Manchester.
“This year I’ll be running with people who, 22 weeks ago, couldn’t run for a minute, now they’ll be running for an hour.
“The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run is an excellent event, everything about it is so inspiring and the atmosphere is fantastic.”
To sign up for the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run, visit greatrun.org/Manchester
- For more information on This Mum Can Fitness, visit http://www.thismumcanfitness.co.uk
Related Articles
1/11
Groundbreaking Joint Venture for Future of Athletics in the UK
UK Athletics (UKA), The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) today announced the creation of a new joint venture, Athletic Ventures.
Doting Brothers Set to Race in Memory of Baby Sister
Two loving brothers from Newcastle-Under-Lyme are limbering up to take on the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run in memory of their little sister.
Great Birmingham Run scores a hat-trick!
With a month to go before the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, the three football clubs are encouraging fans to run for their community foundations.
Arup are up for the challenge on Sunday 5 May
39 runners from engineering giant Arup are taking on the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Business Challenge.
Taking it in Their Stride in Memory of a Friend
One team of Great Birmingham Run runners is gearing up for a challenge that goes beyond the miles they'll pound on the pavement.
10 Reasons you should run the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
As we countdown to event day on 5 May, we spell out 10 reasons why you should get involved and (if you haven’t already!) sign up.
Emon’s expert tips for training during Ramadan
A reality TV star who ran back to back marathons while fasting during Ramadan is now aiming to inspire his fellow Muslim runners.
Power of Running: Andrew Porter
Andrew Porter, 47, has ran every Great Manchester Run 10k since it started in 2003. Read Andrew's story.
Power of Running: Halee Robinson
After falling out of love with running Halee signed up for the Great Birmingham Run and hasn't looked back. Read Halee's story.
Power of Running: Helen Ryvar
Helen Ryvar is the Guinness World Record Holder for running the most consecutive half marathons, hitting 111 back in 2021. Read Helen's story.
Power of Running: Holly Tilt
Holly Tilt is making her comeback one year after sustaining a serious head injury. Read Holly's story.
