Hi, I’m Laura! I started running with RunTogether Canterbury in summer of 2022 whilst doing their Couch to 5k group. In a stressful period I wanted to move my body and ideally wanted it to be free and found this running group. I am so grateful for this being the case as I have made so many good friends and memories through this group. My confidence has only grown during this time and whilst I have always been a 'hype girl', I have loved cheering on myself and others on our runs. I enjoy our travelling park runs, and the occasional sea dip after as well as our wanderers walks and socials! Running has really helped my mental health; I feel able to talk about worries or stresses and feel supported. I am a slow plodder and am always happy to take it slow and have a little break. I would never have said “I’m a runner” but here I am and am very proud of what I have accomplished along the way. It really is a social group and everyone is pretty awesome!