This article was produced in partnership with the ‘Better Health’ campaign.
For many of us, lockdown has pushed us to seek joy in unexpected places. In a time where being outside has become more valued than ever, we spoke to four women who found their joy in running.
Tobi (26), Naomi (35), Chantel (40) and Juliet (51) exceeded their expectations and developed a new found love for running, using the Couch To 5K App to build a running routine. This video explores the individual running journeys of these four women as they share with us their motivations, the benefits of running and their future goals.
Thank you to Tobi, Naomi, Chantel and Juliet for sharing your experiences with us.
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