Success stories

Meryn

Meryn

I began with BOTR at 60 in Jan 2023, never having run, not really knowing how to. Six months on I am getting ready to run the City To Surf! The BOTR program is so empowering, doing what I never thought I could do! Each step is achieveable , and before you know it you can run for 30 minutes…

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Sandra

Sandra

Since starting to run with BOTR I have achieved not only the finish of the city2surf but also the half marathon which I could not have done without the support of all the run leaders. Through BOTR I have fun new friends and run companions and a passion to support my mental health which I am forever grateful for. And…

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Kate

Kate

I signed up to Boobs on the Run because I wanted to improve my fitness and make some new friends. I got all that and so much more. Three years on and I’m more fit than I’ve ever been, I’m part of a wonderful supportive community of friends, and I’ve discovered the amazing benefits in mental well-being that running can…

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Cherrie – Aged 69

Cherrie – Aged 69

I joined BOTR as part of my recovery from Bowel Cancer. I’ve always been active and walked everywhere, however I could never get myself to that next level, running. The exercise physiologist at Concord Cancer Centre told me all about Mel and BOTR and what an inspiring and amazing person she is. She recommended BOTR as part of my recovery.…

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Kim

Kim

At 44, following a radical hysterectomy which resulted in surgical menopause I was eager to ensure that I could look after my heart and bone health which is impacted by menopause. I have been a gym goer and personal trainer devotee at different times of my life but a busy schedule meant that I wanted to undertake a new form…

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Fiona

Fiona

Training with Boobs has turned my running routine from a chore to something I look forward to each week. The support and encouragement from the amazing run leaders helped me through my first half marathon, something I never thought I’d achieve. Now I’m looking at doing another one and am even looking forward to it. I’ve met amazing women through…

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Sam

Sam

I joined Boobs On The Run about 18 months ago. Prior to this, I walked a lot but certainly didn’t run. I signed up to Get Running as part of a decision I made to improve my fitness and each week, I did my group and homework runs and was surprised that by the end of the course I could…

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Carolyn

Carolyn

It took me a couple of months to finally commit to the get running course with Boobs on the Run. I kept thinking there is no way I could do that. I have now completed the Get Running course and the Stay Running course! I have met some wonderful ladies and now cannot imagine not being part of a running…

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Anne

Anne

I have always wanted to become a runner and learn to enjoy running. I have always tried in the past to get into running but have only ever done it on my own with no support and training and as a consequence have always given up thinking I hate running and can’t do it. Recently my husband was encouraging me…

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