Our Let's Get Moving Champions keep us up-to-date by sharing updates on how they are staying active and looking after their wellbeing.
We are advocates for being active in a way that works for you, so we hope that the personal stories of our Champions, and some of their top tips, might inspire you to try something new. Follow along on their journey to hear about their successes, challenges, and what they enjoy most about being active.
Posted: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 07:18 by Mr Ben Crossley
Any Road Up
Although we have been cycling locally for over 12 years, we still find new roads and tracks. But almost all quiet country lanes have been thoroughly explored... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 4 Oct 2024 11:53 by Mrs Claire Potter
When Life gets in the way
When your training plan doesn't happen - do you still go ahead?
Posted: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:21 by Mr Ben Crossley
Garden of England
Three Embers chose a week of sunshine in Kent for our autumn break. We cycled on narrow, but not too busy lanes to Sandwich, Herne Bay and — of course... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:16 by Heidi Elliott
Getting back on the (E) bike
Having not competed (for that read entered as opposed to any competitive element) in a triathlon since August 2022, I decided to bite the bullet and enter... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:20 by Michael Whapples
Taking an active holiday
Being active is a significant part of my life and is very much part of who I am. So when I go on holiday it normally involves some activity. August saw... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 16:13 by Mr Ben Crossley
Forever Ember
Introducing the Leicester Phoenix Embers, based on motorcycle club friends from the early 1960s, getting together to enjoy the tail end of our lives.
We... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 21:02 by Pauline Young
Thank you, you've made a difference!
We received this message which I wanted to share to show how joining sports groups isn't just about keeping active... I moved to Loughborough 5 years ago,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:27 by Hannah Windley
Mighty Hike
I've taken part in 4 Mighty Hikes and I have just completed my 5th. 26 miles in the gorgeous Lake District. I'm proud to say that each year my times have... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:56 by Mrs Claire Potter
What motivates you?
Having an event planned in the diary to motivate yourself
Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:55 by Michael Whapples
Cycling together
Being National Cycling week I felt it was a really good opportunity to talk about my cycling. I may be vision impaired and so not able to ride a bike independently,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 7 May 2024 03:22 by Miss Demelza Hall
Let’s get walking
I've been so excited for National Walking Month and it hasn't disappointed. Active Together and all the councils are putting some great walks on through... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:09 by Michael Whapples
What I like about yoga
This last couple of weeks yoga has been the main activity I have been doing. I thought I would write a little about what I like about yoga and why it forms... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:15 by Kelly Wright
A Busy Weekend of Swimming for Evie!
Evie has had a very busy weekend of swimming. On Saturday, she took part in the Cerebral Palsy Sport National Swimming Championships in Alfreton. She finished... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:19 by Andrew Harris
parkrun pilgrimage, half marathon hiccup and volunteer vibes
Winter has whizzed by in a flash and the Spring season is just around the corner bringing plenty of colour, optimism and opportunities for an active April,... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:35 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Many opportunities for Mums to get active!
We are two months into 2024 and it has definitely been an amazing year of Mum meet ups for Moving Mums!
Posted: Wed, 7 Feb 2024 12:48 by Pauline Young
Walking Netball Fun!
The Walking Netball Loughborough Ladies Group has gone from strength to strength.
Posted: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:51 by Miss Demelza Hall
Winter floods
I volunteer for the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre and in January, the centre flooded. It was the worst it has flooded in 50 years, causing damage to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:35 by Heidi Elliott
Dragging myself out
Recently, I've been struggling with confidence with my running so I've taken a step back and trying to work on a faster walking pace rather than worrying... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:02 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
A great start to what is going to be an exciting year
Disability Bowls England Ann Trotman Singles Competition at Gedling and District Indoor Bowls Club Nottingham.
Posted: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:11 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Moving Mums
As a first time Mum, I fully understand the struggles of being able to exercise whilst looking after a baby. It's a challenge! As soon as I was pregnant,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:21 by Hayley Smitham-Hopewell
Early morning exercise to clear the mind
November was hard, I'm not going to lie.
I went in, headstrong, I'd loved October. The colours and the change in weather, it was all going so well.
It started... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:30 by Heidi Elliott
Same exercise, different location.
Recently, I had the opportunity to explore Exeter. I attended a 4 mile guided walk on their Green Circle walk. Seeing a city from its green space was a... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:43 by Miss Chloe Beniston
One Step at a Time
Starting a women's only walking group was a scary opportunity, but one that I'm glad I said yes to!
Suffering with your mental health is never an easy battle,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:47 by Heidi Elliott
Getting outside in Charnwood
Seagrave Challenge is a 16 mile run/walk around the Charnwood area - this year the course covered Hoby, Thrussington, Shoby and Ratcliffe along roads and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:54 by Mark Ingham
I really want to cycle, are the roads too busy?
You want to cycle but are worried about the roads? A fair question that can be answered and get you out there with confidence.
We can all be off road, perhaps... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:05 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Keeping fitness fun!
A huge part of my life is now my community fitness classes (I almost can't remember life without them!) and I believe attending group fitness classes are... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:53 by Andrew Harris
Sence (ing) a change
Thirteen years ago i was given the opportunity by my then employer, North West Leicestershire District Council, to set up the area's first parkrun. At... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:13 by Miss Demelza Hall
Enjoying autumn
I love the great outdoors and my children (ages 17 and 25) have also grown to do so too. Two weeks ago, we went to North Wales for the weekend.
We explored... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:28 by Mrs Claire Potter
New toy to be seen on night runs
Running at night- need to light up
Posted: Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:01 by Miss Jasmine Bannister
Finding my fitness routine as a first time Mum!
I have always exercised and love to work out! When I had my daughter back in April, I wondered how I would fit it into my schedule. To my surprise, it... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:07 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My first England Cap
My first England Cap v Scotland in Ayr
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:57 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My First England Cap
My first England Cap v Scotland in Ayr playing for the Bob Love test match trophy
Posted: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 19:56 by Mrs Claire Potter
Don’t be afraid to make a splash
Have a go at an activity even if your brain tells you that you can't do it - what's the worse that can happen
Posted: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:26 by Mrs Claire Potter
Make a pledge to yourself
Make a pledge to do something weekly for yourself over the summer
Posted: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:24 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
What a great feeling, makes you want to win more.
Since qualifying for the EIBA National Finals held at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Club in the Disability Bowls England National Pairs Competition I've been... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 5 Mar 2023 19:17 by Mrs Claire Potter
Trying something I’ve not done for years
I had an opportunity to join a new class- something I'd not done since my late 20's at nearly 50!
Posted: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 16:44 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
Tomorrow's another day with new opportunities so never give up.
From the big disappointment of not being selected for the England high performance squad to qualifying for the National England Indoor Bowls Association... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:27 by Mrs Claire Potter
Taking a dip to support a friend
My friend signed up to do a dip for cancer research in cold water, I wanted to support her
Posted: Thu, 8 Dec 2022 17:43 by Katie Ricketts
Anything is possible
I can't believe how excited I am! I've got a place to run in the 2023 London Marathon in April.
Posted: Sun, 4 Dec 2022 20:22 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows playing in a bowls competition. Part 2
Playing in the DBE Maiden Singles Competition at Gedling and District indoor bowls club Nottingham.
Posted: Sun, 4 Dec 2022 18:44 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows in bowls competition. Part 1
Saturday 3rd December I played in the Disability Bowls England Maiden Singles Competition at Gedling and District indoor bowls club Nottingham.
Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:21 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
It's a funny life
It's a funny life and how quickly it can change my life was going along not really anything special then 8 years ago it changed in a remarkably painful... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:52 by Mrs Claire Potter
Night 10km walk
Did something a bit different and enjoyed the challenge
Posted: Thu, 3 Nov 2022 21:28 by Katie Ricketts
Run Leicester 10k
I am feeling good this week! Since I started being active at the age of 41, I've tried to enter some local runs to have a goal to aim for.
Posted: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:17 by Katie Ricketts
A day volunteering at the Nottingham Robin Hood half marathon and mini marathon
I've run in both these events before, but this year I decided it was time to give something back and volunteered to help marshal the race.
Posted: Sun, 4 Sep 2022 22:58 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
The highs and lows of playing in a sport you love.
The highs and lows of playing in a sport you love, 3 finals and a last away game of the outdoor season at a new club for me to visit.
Posted: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:27 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
My bowls life gets better and better
My bowls life gets better and better but not without alot of hard work and support.
Posted: Sun, 7 Aug 2022 22:59 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
A great weekend of bowls. Part 2.
Second day of the bowls tournament in Nottingham
Posted: Sun, 7 Aug 2022 22:35 by Mr Colin Wagstaff
What a great weekend of bowls. Part 1.
A wonderful weekend of bowls in Nottingham and I got my classification at last.
Posted: Tue, 2 Aug 2022 20:50 by Katie Ricketts
Out of my comfort zone!
I have always been a very anxious person and someone who finds it hard to try anything different, always thinking I will fail.
