Hi, I'm Emily and I am the group's Founder and one of three Run Leaders. I have been an 'on and off' runner my whole life. I generally have one pace and it's not very fast but it has enabled me build enough fitness to cover my first road marathon in October 2021 and trail marathon in June 2022, distances I never dreamed possible a few years ago. I am not a qualified coach but I do have a passion for this sport hence training as a Run Leader for RunTogether. I know how physically and mentally beneficial both the running itself and the social side of it can be and want to encourage others to share in this too. In addition to this I also acknowlege how vital exercise is for mental health, I totally appreciate how scary joining a new group can be but be brave, seize the day and book a session - you won't regret it! "Sport is a universal language, building more bridges between people than anything else I can think of" Sebastian Coe