Personal Stories

Charlotte running

New job, new routine

Published: 25 June 2020

Life changes such as starting a new job can be a busy time. Charlotte talks to us about how she increased her activity levels by saying yes to something new and scary!

Energise Me Team at the top of St Catherine's hill

Red January: Kick starting the new year

Published: 25 June 2020

January is usually a month of making excuses and feeling guilty. Jen decided to turn her January around and signed up to Red January. She shares her story of trying to increase her activity levels and improve her mental well-being.

Georgia after a dance cless

Going it alone: going solo to a new exercise class

Published: 25 June 2020

Being the new person at a fitness class can be hard enough as you feel you’re joining an already established group. Going through the process alone can be even scarier.

Parent power

Published: 25 June 2020

As a parent of two children (9 and 10), Sharon knows what it's like trying to prise them off their PlayStation, tablet and tv and get them out of the house to be active. Sharon shares how she encourages her children to step outside and get moving.

Being active as a family during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Published: 25 June 2020

With lockdown throwing everyone's routines off track and the normal ways of getting active not an option, being active as a family is taking over! Sharon shares how her family are using lockdown to get active together.

Managing a rollercoaster of emotions

Published: 25 June 2020

Many people have had their lives shaken up reccently. Having been recently furloughed Jen struggled at first and wondered how she would keep busy and fill up each day. Keen to stay optimistic Jen turned to exercise to keep her mind and body working.

The social side of sport, injury and recovery

Published: 25 June 2020

It doesn't matter how passionate we are about physical activity and sport. There are likely to be times in our lives when we struggle to be active. A curve-ball like an injury can throw a regular routine and force us to find new ways to move.

The Secret Runner

Published: 25 June 2020

Sharon, our Strategic Lead for Children and Young People, talks about becoming a secret runner and embarking on a new challenge to improve her fitness and activity levels.

Looking after me… 2 children and a dog

Published: 25 June 2020

Chauffering, cleaning, catering, peace-keeping: we're endlessly impressed with all the roles a busy parent plays. For many, the thought of exercise on top of that can be a stretch too far.

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