Team VRUK Member Blogs

The start of my running journey the PROSECCO RUN!

The start of my running journey the PROSECCO RUN!

Not only is the bling and the challenge a great motivational tool, i have found a new community.  They can be found on Facebook and Instagram Virtual Racing UK.  The ladies that run the site are super helpful and friendly and respond to queries very quickly. 

Virtual Races and the Benefits they have for Everyone - Amanda

Virtual Races and the Benefits they have for Everyone - Amanda

Two years ago I had a serious cycling accident that would change my life forever. I would find myself paralysed from the hips down and the rest of ...

Fitness for family by Claire Roche

Fitness for family by Claire Roche

Virtual runs have helped me to have a target in mind and train for a distance without the pressure of a race day.

Virtual running through the dark days

Virtual running through the dark days

At 35 I thought I had it all... happy children, loving husband and wonderful family. I started on a weight loss journey which was going steady and ...

On Top Of The World! Well, I got there eventually…

On Top Of The World! Well, I got there eventually…

My lack of confidence was the problem. I vocalised ‘I’m not as fit as I used to be’. This was the beginning of our journey together, where his courage and his confidence would be lent to me until I found my own. Someone believed in me, believed in me more than I believed in myself.

 

The Fit Girl Within - her story

The Fit Girl Within - her story

When I turned 40, I realised that instead of moaning about the way I looked and felt and blaming everything other than me I decided to get off my backside and do something about it.  I started losing weight, started cycling and loved every second of it.