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EXPLORE THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF RUNNING & FUNDRAISING

Running has profound mental health benefits, from reducing stress to improving emotional wellbeing. At THE SAPPHIRE RUNNING ZONE, we understand how running can transform lives, especially when combined with fundraising. Our resources, including training plans and community support, empower runners to achieve their goals while fostering mental health. Whether you're fundraising for charity or seeking personal growth, our community offers the tools and encouragement you need. Check out our 4 MEMBERSHIP PLANS here

LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS

AS TOUGH AS IT GETS

JULY 10 - 10 years after losing his son Mark is still running and still fundraising. He has just completed the 150km West Highland Way, an epic ultra, with breathtaking scenery and for this race alone he raised over £9000 and £27,000 across all his events! Listen to his account of this gruelling event and how he managed to battle to the finish line.

GETTING STARTED

JULY 6 - This podcast episode focuses on helping beginners get started with running. It covers essential topics such as choosing the right gear, setting achievable goals, creating a training plan, finding training partners, entering events, and the motivation behind fundraising for charity. The conversation emphasises the importance of gradual progression and community support in the running journey.

DEALING WITH STRESS

JUNE 24 - Chris has battled through some serious life challenges, including cancer, but he's come out the other side in the best shape of his life. He attributes this to his new found passion for running, fitness and fundraising. Previously a junior elite runner and with a sub 3 hour marathon to his name, running took a back seat while life took over and the silent assassin, stress, became a real issue. On this podcast he talks about the need to find time for ourselves and the importance of prioritising our own physical and emotional wellbeing. It's an emotional listen.

30 MARATHON MAJORS

JUNE 20 - Tapantosh Chakrabarty started running marathons in 2000 at the age of 50. 25 years later and he's still at it. With more than 30 of the Majors under his belt, the seven continents and many of the leading destination marathons ticked off, there is literally no stopping him. Listen to his marathon stories and his words of wisdom, as he prepares for his next events, including the 2026 London Marathon for the UK charity Backcare.

If you've got an entry in a running event and raise £1000 for charity you'll get a £150 pair of running shoes absolutely free. Too good to be true? It isn't. FIND OUT MORE

FREE RUNNING SHOES ANYONE?

Why the 'Sapphire' Running Zone? For centuries the Sapphire has been seen a symbol of the heavens and a promoter of good health. Some wore it to ward off illness, or as protection while traveling. It helps find peace of mind and serenity and promotes a life of sincerity. Sums up running and fundraising nicely!

OUR BLOGS

You'll need a membership plan and be logged in to read the blogs in full.

A number of sample blog posts showing what is on the Sapphire Running Zone website

30 DAY CHALLENGES

Run or walk any of our 4 distances over up to 30 days and raise funds for your favourite charity

If you've got an entry in a running event and raise £1000 for charity you'll get a £150 pair of running shoes absolutely free. Too good to be true? It isn't. FIND OUT MORE

FREE RUNNING SHOES ANYONE?

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