Running Mayor of West Yorkshire (@runsomehq) inspiring people to #runsome local, everyday journeys across the city & beyond

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1) Enable a wider diversity of voices to be heard Understanding the different perspectives and experiences that exist in this city in relation to running, is fundamental to achieving change that works for everyone. #runsome #runningmayors
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RunningMayorWY retweeted
Summer run in the hidden treasure of Leeds? Why not? Please RT folks 💪🏻💪🏻💙💙 @RunLeeds
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Are you physically active and live near Leeds? Want to take part in research to explore stride characteristics? Contact E.Webber@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for more information. #Runsome #Leeds #Research
🚨 Participants needed!🚨 If you're near Leeds between the 30th May and 4th June we'd love to hear from you!
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Cookridge Community 10k & Fun Run entries close on Friday at 14.00. Only 50 entries left for the 10k, so if you want to help raise funds for CancerUK, please enter to run this Sunday.
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This is what you get when you come in from the rain for a coffee @thebarnmeanwood 😃
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Ready for a challenge? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Why not run one of your everyday journeys tomorrow? Whether it's to work, school, or the shops, lace up your shoes and give it a go! You'll save money, reduce emissions, and feel energized for the day ahead! #ActiveTravel #runsome @RunMayor_WY
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Hello 👋 Its time to start filling our volunteer roster with amazing volunteers for this week. 🦺🦺 If anyone else is free to help out on Sunday please let us know below and we can add you. 🦺🌟 It is greatly appreciated by us. 🦺🦺🦺😍😍😍 Many Thanks, Team Bramley. Xx
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Due to injury and travel, I’m no longer able to run in the York 10 mile event on Sunday 16th April. I’ve been given the green light to transfer my number to another runner. DM me if you’d like the number ASAP! #Ukrunchat #leeds #york #race #runsome
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Due to injury/ travel, I’m no longer able to run in the York 10 mile event on Sunday 16th April. I’ve been given the green light to transfer my number to another runner. DM me if you’d like the number - let me know by April 11! #Ukrunchat #leeds #york #race #runsome

ALT Boston Marathon Running GIF by US National Archives

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Our INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS award: 🎉Highly Commended- Joe Pickering of @bccfc2018 Limitless of @LeedsGirlsCan Sam & Craig Gilmore of @ChampionsCSH 🏆Winner- Danny & Louise Barnes of @dynamosrun 🤝Thanks to our sponsor @UniversityLeeds Well done to all 👏
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☀️ S U M M M E R M I L E 2 0 2 3 ☀️ 📆 June 28th, first heat at 6:45pm 📍 Woodhouse Moor, Leeds 🔁 1 mile, flat, fast course 🏁 12 heats based on estimated finish time 🤗 Suitable for all abilities of runner ⌨️ Entries on @RaceBest from 2nd April More to come soon…
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Great to see this running map in the lobby of @CrownePlaza in Chester. Informative and encouraging! Would be fab to see stands like this more often! What do you think? #runsome #activetravel #WalkItRideIt #runderful
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Tonight we celebrate 8yrs of Flyers! Post run we will be having cake so join us for a sweet treat.💙
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Good afternoon everyone.😃 Its time to start filling our volunteer roster with amazing volunteers for this week. 🦺🦺 If anyone is free to help out on Sunday please let us know below and we can add you. 🦺🌟 It is greatly appreciated by us.🦺🦺😍😍 Many Thanks,Team Bramley. Xx
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Explore new places & meet new people & pets (like Ted 👇) - what's not to love about house sitting? And if you're a pet parent, why not consider a house sitter rather than a kennel/ cattery etc next time you go away? DM me or find out more here: trustedhousesitters.com/refe…
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That is a lot of trainers! What is the best way to get rid of old trainers (without just chucking them in the bin)?? #recycle #sustainablerunning #trainers #rubbish
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Ten pairs and counting.. Anyone got more? @UKRunChat
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We're extending our #LeedsWinterCoatAppeal until March - so we're putting another call out for people to donate good quality second hand coats, hoodies & fleeces. They'll be shared free of charge at 20 warm hubs across the city. More info here - wearesbb.org.uk/post/leeds-w…

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What do you love about running? #runsome
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RunningMayorWY retweeted
Active Travel England welcomes the findings of the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report. The report says (p.137) “active travel can achieve significant health benefits for children and adults” and that it is effective at “reducing the associated air pollution emissions.”👏👇
Great progress has been made to reduce outdoor air pollution in England, but we can and should go further – it is technically possible. Tackling indoor air pollution should now also be a priority. Today I publish my annual report on air pollution. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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We will be supporting as many families as possible in the New Wortley & Armley area this Christmas. If you or your organisation can help with donations please do get in touch
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