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Mums on the run: A Meet & Move story

  • Writer: Active Calderdale
    Active Calderdale
  • Jul 7, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 26

“It makes you feel good in yourself, it’s time to think, time to get away, time to just switch off for a little bit and chat about something that isn’t work, children or families.”  

Ella King, Active Champion


When we meet, can we move? Local resident and Active Champion Ella King spotted an opportunity to meet & move that fitted into her new daily routine.



Four women are talking in a grassy field, one with a dog. A woman gestures while speaking. Trees and a road with a van are in the background.

Like many of us, home working became the norm for Ella during 2020, and it was through this change in routine that her running group “Mums on the run” was born.


Ella noticed that herself and other mums were meeting near to the school for drop offs, and turned that meeting into an opportunity to go for a short run around the nearby tow path. This allowed the mums to catch up in a COVID-19 safe manner, and enabled them to slot in a jog before work, setting them up to have a productive day, knowing that their exercise was already taken care of.



Five women jogging on a forest trail, surrounded by lush greenery. They appear focused and are wearing casual athletic clothing.

You can watch our video on the Mums on the Run group below.







Find your own way to Meet and Move


If you’re interested in making movement a part of your meetings, then there are lots of options open to you. You could change meetings that you already have at home or at work or set up a running group of your own. Visit our Meet and Move campaign page to find more inspiration.

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