When Judith first joined her local Couch to 5K (C25K) group in Walsall she was in her 50s and hadn’t run in more than two decades. Solo attempts to get back into running had come and gone without success but she decided to give it one last try. Thanks to the support of the Triathlon Trust, that decision has transformed not only Judith’s fitness but her friendships, her confidence and her role in her community.
What began as short one-minute runs soon became regular Parkruns. Before long she had progressed to 5K and 10K races, and today, in her mid-60s, Judith has now completed two half marathons and is training for her third.
Her journey reflects the ripple effect that one investment can have. What began as an individual’s first hesitant steps has grown into something that benefits dozens more. As a volunteer leader Judith has supported people across her local community to start their own running journeys, whether their goal is completing a first Parkrun or simply finding the confidence to keep moving.
