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Raising money for charity – another milestone achieved
Every entry you buy via Virtual Runner UK is raising money for amazing charities. A minimum of 20% from every entry fee is donated to the charity highlighted alongside the medal. When I set up... - Read more
Ok I admit, I’m injured again…
Ok, ok I am going to have to admit to you (and myself) that I am injured! Again. We all appreciate that this is one of the worst things as a runner. I have been... - Read more
A year ago I was in hospital, 12 months later I have completed the 500 mile challenge
I was lucky enough to meet Dale and his family earlier this year and they told me that Virtual Runner has become an important part of Dale’s recovery since having a life-changing stroke 12 months... - Read more
New Year, New You time?
Well there we have it. We blinked and 2017 is just about over, how did that happen? With 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about those fitness goals for the upcoming... - Read more
What a ‘Run Streak’ has done for me
As I have declared many times this year, 2017 hasn’t been my best running year. I have spent lots of the year with niggles which prevented me from running faster or further. Something needed to... - Read more
Virtual Runner helps me maintain my weight and lead a healthy lifestyle
Another incredible Virtual Runner journey from overweight to bling/running addict. Ian Kenna, tells us about why virtual races are important to both him and the lifestyle he leads with his daugther. Coming from a non... - Read more
Top Tips on avoiding injury
I am lucky to have some great people around me to offer running/fitness advice. I spoke to my Physiotherapist and asked her to share her support to the wonderful Virtual Runner UK community. This month,... - Read more
Need motivation to run, Virtual Runner could be it!
Simon Lloyd-Jones has found his winning formula for sticking at his running. His desire of something to show for his achievements, a challenge with a friend and finding Virtual Runner has improved his confidence in... - Read more
We run to try to help save lives after tragedy
Maria, very sadly lost her husband this year and has told us why she and her family run, about their fundraising efforts and how they hope their efforts can save other families from going through... - Read more
Running with my dog – my new favourite thing!
I don’t think I have been shy in saying that I have recently been struggling with my running – mainly over my pace and how it feels. So I decided to mix things up and... - Read more
If I can run, anyone can!
Terry Murray has told us about why she runs and about her weight battles which through hard word and serious determination have now earned her amazing PBs in distances from 5k to marathons. Running is... - Read more
Virtual Runner has made me hungry for more, but helped me loose weight
Grant Huddleston, a Virtual Runner from Birmingham has joined our races to help with race logistics, improve his time and loose weight, here’s what he has to say about his journey: In 2016 I entered... - Read more
Weight loss through running saved my life
Louise Roberts, 44 of Warwickshire has told us what Virtual Runner means to her and how losing weight may well have saved her life. Almost 4 years ago I lost my Mam suddenly and my... - Read more
The month of two halfs (marathons)
I have been meaning to do my write ups for days now, but you fabulous lot having been keeping me busy by earning lots of virtual bling and entering lots of our future races (I... - Read more
It’s the Great North Run this weekend…!
I am typing this almost minutes before I make the journey north to Newcastle ahead of the Great North Run this weekend! Am I ready? Kinda. Will I run 13.1 miles on Sunday? Yes! I... - Read more
Why you can’t afford to miss out on January’s National Running Show
We are delighted to be attending the first ever National Running Show and we asked Charlotte to tell us a little more about it and what you can expect in Birmingham in January… Hi everyone!... - Read more
Ben Smith, why he started running and why he wants you to join the challenge!
Ben Smith, the amazing athlete (he still finds this amusing) tells us why he started running, about his awesome challenge and why you should run with us in The 401 Festival of Running. Ben in... - Read more
Virtual Medals – truly addictive
Dawn Nisbet from Oldham recently had her parkrun photo go viral after her proud finish line after the 5k event. Here, Dawn tells us why our races/medals can be become addictive – the healthy kind... - Read more
Triathlon – when one sport isn’t enough?
When one sport isn’t enough and you fancy a challenge – why not tri a triathlon? In May, we have seen the return of the virtual triathlon and many participants are using this as their... - Read more
Running had helped me in more ways than ‘just’ weight loss.
Becci Johnson recently sent me a very heartfelt thanks for helping her to keep going through Virtual Runner. I told her that she was the inspirational one (and I am sure you will agree) so... - Read more
London is always a good idea
The London marathon week has to be one of my all time favourite weeks of the year! And 2017 was no exception. Virtual Runner was at the London marathon expo and we spent many hours... - Read more
Spring Virtual Equinox24 challenge
Like most of you reading this, I have an addiction with running – I love it and I at times really dislike it! However, nothing motivates me more than a challenge! Equinox24 (http://www.equinox24.co.uk/) has been... - Read more
LIVE 5k event
I am sat typing this after what has most possibility been one of my favourite running days ever! Today, saw the inaugural (yes that does mean we hope to return) Virtual Runner Live 5k event take... - Read more
What better way to start 2017
Starting 2017 with parkrun, but once but twice! - Read more
New Year, new you?
You know the drill: it’s January, 2016 is gone and with it must go the old you. Diets glare at you from the covers of magazines, fluorescent workout DVDs are on flash sale and just... - Read more
All I want for Christmas is to run!
Four years ago, I had never ran in my life – other than at school, which I hated! So why in my 30s is running on Christmas day one of my favourite things to do in... - Read more
When life gets tough, keep running
Tim Sorrell, has been an inspiration to me and reminds when life gets tough, keep running. When I feel I can’t run, when I feel like I really don’t want to go, I think of Tim... - Read more
The poppy challenge, the results!
The poppy challenge is one of my favourite events that Virtual Runner hosts and 2016 has been no exception. The volume of support is amazing and I am very proud to say that we raised... - Read more
Virtual Runner is good for my mental health
Jenny Higgs from Nottingham has battled with her mental health since being a child, running is helping her. Jenny opens up to us here in her own words. I have struggled with mental illness for all... - Read more
Why I wish I’d found Virtual Runner sooner
Jane Kimberley recently told us what finding Virtual Runner has meant to her and below she talks in her own words. Earlier on in the year I discovered some health issues with my heart, at... - Read more
To run or not to run…? That is the injury question!
I have been running very regularly since I started a little over 3 years ago, often completing at least 3-4 runs and over 25km a week. I am a huge fan of participating in parkrun... - Read more
50th parkrun celebrations
I run because I like to eat cake... Particularly after parkrun - Read more
Run Disney with team Virtual Runner UK
Are you a Disney fan? And a runner? Well don't miss out on my highlights from RunDisney, the inaugural Disneyland Paris run series. - Read more
RUNNING WITH THE PACK
As you all know I am a self confessed stationery addict, but I have another addiction that I haven’t really spoken about. I like to run! I started running years ago, after James was born,... - Read more
New Website packs a bunch of new features!
We are so excited about the launch of the new website! Did you know that you can add multiple races to your basket and pay in one go! You have a ‘My Races’ section... - Read more
We would love to hear your ideas
Feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a Race, Medal, Charity or any ideas for what you would love to see or have the website do then please email...