Helen's half marathon for LRG

We moved back to Cambridge in autumn 2022, after oddly quiet years in Denmark during Covid-19, and I let fitness slip as I got to grips with the busyness of life. The Chesterton branch of Lets Run Girls transformed my year in 2023-24 when its free beginners and steady runners' groups helped me go from Couch to 30 mins, recover the ability to run 10k for the first time since 2008, and onwards to my first half marathon. Among these encouraging ladies, I've found new running partners and felt much more rooted in a community. I trained as a volunteer leader last summer to stay active through feeling responsible to continue the group's great work. With every £200 that's raised, the organisation can train a new leader and we can tailor programmes and activities for ladies at any level. I'm grateful for every £1 you can spare!