Samantha, 0-3km

Samantha is new to her running journey and has been using the 0-3km program and Laura’s treadmill classes to find her running confidence. 

“During high school I was made to believe that I wasn’t a runner, but I’m determined to build a better relationship with running”

“For me, the structure of KICRUN has helped me regain my confidence in running and what I am able to achieve. I can’t wait to reach my goal of 3km by the end of this 8 weeks”

Allira, 0-5km

A proud Yorta-Yorta woman, Allira is a creator, author, speaker, advocate and long-time Kic community member. Allira completed the 0-5km KICRUN program and found her ‘why’ for running through it’s mental health benefits.

“I completed my first 5km in June and since then, I’ve been smashing my goals and finding huge mental benefits.”

“I remember when I started running I kept thinking ‘I hate this.. I’m not a size 8, I’m in this bigger body… I can’t do this’. Fast forward to now, I can confidently run 5km. It’s slow, but I don’t care. The way that running has transformed my life is insane. It really is the best and it’s changed absolutely everything for me”

Liz, 5-10km

When Liz isn’t passionately studying law, you’ll find her teaching Pilates or leading our KICRUN Club in Melbourne! Liz was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and found running as her way to teach herself self-compassion. 

“The thing that running has taught me the most is to have patience and self-compassion with myself. Not all days are perfect but I’m still going to show up for myself 100%. It’s been a way to prove to myself that I CAN do it and I can kick goals.”

Benny, 10-21km

Benny hasn’t just completed the 10-21km KICRUN program once, but TWICE! Benny has been on a long journey with running and has come from never believing that she could be a runner, to now knowing anyone can do it. 

“Being from Kenya, the land of amazing runners, there was always an expectation that I was a decent runner. I was never athletic as a kid so never saw myself as a ‘runner’. Once I started running it became more about the ‘high’ and sense of achievement I felt and less about where I am from  – anyone can do it.

My ‘why’ for running is for looking after my mental health and feeling the clarity running provides me. I enjoy being able to zone out… once I’m into my run, it’s amazing to see what my body can do. I can just relax and be present – that’s what I love about running with Kic.”

Our next KICRUN Champion, You.

Anyone who chooses to run their way for their reasons is a KICRUN Champion to us. Whether it’s your first 3km, or your sights are set on a half marathon, there’s a KICRUN Challenge for you to help you run your way.