Your Time.
Your Space.
Your Pace.
We're on a mission to empower all women and girls to feel confident and free to move — at any age, any stage, and in any way that feels good.
Running's Better Together.
We create safe, local and zero-pressure running communities for women to connect, meet up, chat, laugh, share challenges, celebrate achievements, cheer each other on... and run together.
Proud to be pioneers in social running since 2014, we’ve seen how community gives women the confidence to do things they never thought possible.
No barriers, no pressure. Just positive, inclusive running that makes being active easier, more fun, and open to everyone. A space where you know you belong.
Free Runs. Real Connections.
Your Time. Your Space. Your Pace
Our sessions bring women together to move, chat and connect in a relaxed, friendly group. Led by volunteer Run Angels, they’re social, encouraging and all about community, not competition. It’s a space to meet others, share a laugh, lift each other up and enjoy moving at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re walking, jogging or running, everyone’s welcome — and you’ll leave feeling better than when you arrived.
Find a Session.
Our community meets every Wednesday and Sunday (check your local page for times).
Choose a 30, 45 or 60-minute run — whatever feels right for you.
All abilities are welcome, whether you’re walking, jogging or running, and no one’s ever left behind. Registering once helps us understand our impact and keep sessions free, but you’re always welcome to join us without registering.
One time sign-up.
Registering once helps us welcome you properly, keep you safe with an emergency contact, and get ready for a simple future check-in system so you can track your own progress. It also helps us understand and share our impact — which supports us in keeping sessions free and accessible to all.
Registration is optional, and everyone is always welcome just to turn up and move with us.
A Note From Mel
Honest thoughts, real stories and small steps to help you be more active, your way.
Most women I talk to put so much pressure on themselves. To go further, to go faster, to do more. To not be the slowest, or the one holding everyone back. Sometimes that stops us starting. Sometimes we start, then life knocks us off course and we don't know how to get going again.
If this sounds like you, you're not the only one. I've heard it so many times since starting This Woman Runs over a decade ago. Those conversations, the science and my own lessons along the way have taught me a lot about what helps. But I don't have it all sorted either. So let's work it out together, one Sunday at a time.
A note from Mel, every Sunday at 8.
Here's what to expect every Sunday morning:
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One thought on what holds us back and what keeps us going
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One real story from our communities or my own life
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One small thing to try in the week ahead
Every Sunday at 8am, straight to your inbox. Short enough to read over your first cuppa, with something you can take into your week. See you there.
Mel
Mel Bound OBE
Founder, This Woman Runs
Join me on Sundays.
Join me every Sunday for a little inspiration and a gentle nudge into the week ahead.
