Those 2 Runners

02/06/2025

A couple of weeks ago, we were both set to run one of our favourite races, the Muddy Roads Saltburn 5k!

A few ni**les and a very tight groin meant I had to pull out at the very last minute! Chris had also had some calf issues post Pier 2 Pier, but after a few days rest, decided to run it all the same!

Although his calf got tight after the first 1.5 miles, he managed to run it in without any lasting damage! We just can’t keep away - we love a Muddy Roads trail race 💙 and we ended the race with a lovely pizza! 🍕

The Muddy Roads Summer Series is still going strong, so if you want to take part - get yourself signed up!

Next race - Lordstones, June 26th - a stunner - not to be missed!

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

01/06/2025

NEW VIDEO!

We’re back with the 2025 Sunderland Strollers Running Club Pier 2 Pier Race…and Chris is PB chasing again!

Will his current form translate to the trails? And we answer the all important question…what’s in the bag?

Grab a cuppa and give it a watch!

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

After getting close to my 5K PB and setting a new 10K personal best, I thought it was time to test this road form on the trails! 🏃‍♂️But this isn't just any...

01/06/2025

Hey gang! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

We just wanted to drop a quick note about Heart and Soul Racing's "Heart & Soul Fest" - as the team have kindly given us a discount code to share with you all:

THOSE2RUNNERS10

Which will get you 10% off any festival or event ticket across the weekend!!

WHERE - Druridge Bay Country Park
WHEN - 1ST - 4TH AUGUST, 2025
WHAT - a fitness festival - you can run (Saturday), join the Hybrid Outdoor Arena (Sunday), or just choose a festival pass and come for Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, Bands, DJs, Food & Drinks, Talks and much, much more!

You can read more about it here (which should help you choose your ticket!!):

https://www.heartandsoulracing.com/pages/heart-and-soul-fest

But here are some of the events you can take part in:

🏃‍♂️ HEARTBREAK LAKE 12/24 HRS (RUN)
- You can enter this as a solo runner, a pair or in a team
- You can do as few or as many laps as you want in 12/24 hours. - With the team race, you all get to run together (and your laps get added up, so you could win a prize!!!).
- If some of you want to do ultra distance and others just want to do two laps, that's absolutely fine (and you can enjoy the festival vibes between each lap!!). No pressure, just a fun time with friends!
- The bigger the team, the greater the chance you have of winning a team prize.
- Separate prizes for solos and pairs

Want to know how the team element works? Watch our Test Flight video (which even shows you the route!):

https://youtu.be/QRMz9Pa6rNc?si=Bt7A07h2H5GDPKwI

🏋️SUNDAY - Hybrid Arena
No matter your fitness level, push your limits and challenge yourself:

- Take your workout outside and embrace the elements
- Hosted by Process Driven Fitness, this event transforms the traditional gym experience by bringing strength, endurance, and skill-based activities into the open air.
- Compete solo or in pairs

There's so much going on, you can even bag a camping ticket and make a weekend of it!

Thanks for reading - we hope to see you at the lake!

*Full transparency - by using our code, you let the guys know we've helped support their festival.

You'll see us there on the Saturday: Rachel & I will be taking part in Heartbreak Lake 12 as part of our marathon training and sticking around for post-race fun, whereas Chris is coming for the festival vibes (he's also on camera duty 😉)*

When you gather three determined runners for a 3-hour challenge, magic happens! 🏆 Join Kayleigh, Chris, and Rachel as they tackle Heart and Soul Racing's "T...

31/05/2025

Rachel’s 100th parkrun 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🎉
What a lovely way to wrap up the Heart and Soul Racing If U Care Share Foundation challenge, than with Rachel’s 100th Parkrun 💙💙 at Sedgefield parkrun

A lovely chatty run with my bestie, followed by breakfast, we had a lush morning 💚

Today marks the end of the challenge. I didn’t set it up for anyone to sponsor us, as it’s not uncommon for us to exercise every day - so we’ve opted to make our own donation to the charity, supporting mental health, instead. If you’d like to donate any pennies to support the charity - I’ll leave a link in our stories!

Thanks so much to Heart & Soul for setting up this challenge, it’s been a great way to post a story everyday and share awareness for a great cause 🙌🏻

Happy Saturday everyone!

Keep on running! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

30/05/2025

TOMORROW 🎉

We’re heading to Sedgefield parkrun 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

And celebrating a milestone 🙌🏻

After a week of nursing ni**les - we can’t wait to get back to normal!

Looking forward to running 💙

Have a great one wherever you go!

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

(Photo from our last visit 🧡 with Garry & Nicola!)

29/05/2025

RACE RECAP - Pier 2 Pier 2025
Although the video is coming soon - here are some shots of the Pier 2 Pier race. Just short of 7 miles of mixed terrain - it’s always a tough one, but in our 4th year of running it, we both achieved PBs!

Chris came 66th - with a time of 45:44
I came 466th - with a time of 58:05

Out of 1459 participants - we were super pleased to both take a minute off our times (even if we’ve struggled with a few ni**les since 🫠)

Trail racing just hits differently 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

Keep on running!

Kayleigh & Chris x

28/05/2025

Look at him 💛
Proud as punch with his new .uk Deviate Nitro 3 running trainers 👟
Won at Runstock - thanks so much Up & Running Darlington for Chris’s prize, he’s absolutely buzzing 😍
Tempo running just got faster 🏃🏼‍♂️

Up & Running UK

28/05/2025

NEW VIDEO!

Come join us whilst we visit the most beautiful parkrun…Fountains Abbey parkrun 🧡

Grab a cuppa and join us as we are wowed by the sights, have a few giggles and teach Rachel how to…identify a male bird?

It can only be a Those 2 Runners video 😂

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

We combine Rachel's first visit to Fountains Abbey Parkrun with absolutely STUNNING National Trust scenery! Join Kayleigh, Rachel, and Chris as we tackle wha...

27/05/2025

Great one for running clubs to be a part of 🙌🏻

RUN CLUBS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🍻

Join us at Wylam Brewery on Sunday 22nd June for NE1 Battle in the Brew – a free event bringing together the North East running and fitness community.

✅ Start, finish or stop mid-run
✅ Epic food + drink vendors (yes, Deep North Doughnuts are in 🍩)
✅ Red Bull fuelling the charge
✅ Mini HYROX comp for the brave (small entry)
✅ Meet the Heart and Soul Fest crew ahead of our big August launch

It’s totally FREE to attend – but you need to sign up via the link in bio so we can count you in.
Whether you’re running, cheering, eating or just chilling – come vibe with us.

📍 Wylam Brewery, Newcastle
📆 Sunday 22nd June
🎟 Link in bio to register

26/05/2025

H e l l o 👋🏻

Thought I’d do a little post introducing us, as we’ve had a few new followers across our platforms 💙

Thank you if you’ve joined our little corner of the internet (and thanks, as always, to the people who’ve been here for a while 🥰).

We’re Chris and Kayleigh, and we’re Those 2 Runners 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️ . We’re based in Sunderland, UK and we LOVE to run!

Our videos usually follow our race/training progression, or are fun-filled challenges, adventures and parkruns.

Chris is V40 - and he just keeps getting faster 🏃🏼‍♂️. His main focus at the moment is 5k - where he’s moving closer to sub 18 💙

I’m Kayleigh (the face behind most of our social posts) and running is my favourite escape. I’m not as fast as Chris - but I train hard! Often here for a fun time - not a fast time, I’m a mid pack runner who loves the trails, is trying to get speedier and is targeting her first road marathon later in the year 🏃🏼‍♀️

We love our community 💙 whether it’s our running club, the friends we’ve made through the channel or our extended running family - it’s what drives us to continue. And we’ll only ever promote things/events/channels and clubs that we’re truly passionate about - so know if we’re talking about or sharing something - it’s because we love it 🥰

Thank you for being part of the gang, feel free to let us know your running goals ⬇️

And Keep On Running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

26/05/2025

What a way to start the day 💛

That’s how you start a bank holiday Monday 99 runners came out for a early job around town and the park, it was absolutely amazing thank you everyone have a great day and we’ll see you next Monday at 18:00. 🙂

24/05/2025

Happy Saturday 🙌🏻💙

It’s been relatively quiet at Those 2 Runners HQ - we’ve got loads to post but I’ve been a bit behind in getting stuff out - so a few posts incoming over the next few days!

Chris and I are currently nursing ni**les 😩 which is frustrating, but I had a positive parkrun this morning - whilst he heads off to some football match 🔴⚪️

I hope you’re all doing well and have had a fab week!

I visited the always lovely Herrington Country parkrun this morning and really enjoyed my run - I was aware of the ni**le in my leg, but it wasn’t painful and didn’t worsen…so hoping that’s progress!

Have a wonderful bank holiday weekend, and good luck to those of you racing!

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x