Those 2 Runners

09/11/2025

NEW VIDEO!

We’re throwing it back to Wild Deer Events Lambton 5 miler in this week’s video. A Sunderland Strollers Running Club Championship event, can Chris beat out the competition for a podium finish? And can Kayleigh actually stay on her feet? All will be revealed 😉

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

When you line up for a championship race and think "what could possibly go wrong?" 🤦‍♂️ Well... EVERYTHING!Chris went out HARD trying to beat his fellow Sun...

09/11/2025

Heart & Soul is 1 🎉🎂
Last night, we headed to Tyne Bar for a fun rave run to Anarchy Brew Co. to celebrate the wonderful space that is Heart and Soul Racing. These two absolute legends, Paul & Logan, along with a growing team have created something which is more than just racing, fitness and trail running, it’s laughter, warmth, friendship and heart 🖤

From a small podcast with friends earlier this year, we’ve watched Heart & Soul grow from strength to strength into a really wonderful community. Whichever event we head to, we’re always guaranteed to leave with smiles on our faces!

So thank you both for the friendships we’ve gained, the fun we’ve had and the warmth we always receive, whether at a social run, a race (or a pickle eating shindig 🥒😂)

We’ve always said in our little space, we only ever promote things we truly believe in - and Heart & Soul always fits the bill! Thanks for a great year lads - here’s to many more 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🍻

And if you haven’t been to an event yet - you’re missing out 🖤 make next year the year 😉

Here’s to a brilliant future and thanks for having us along for the ride!

Another brilliant night 🙌🏻

Keep on running 🖤

07/11/2025

TOMORROW 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

We divide and conquer 😂

Chris is heading to Darlington parkrun to run a tempo. If you see him, give him a wave because he’ll have the camera 🎥 😉

I’ll be heading to Leazes parkrun for my first run on tarmac since my injury 🤞🏼 a ploddy chatty run for me tomorrow - no filming, just a fun time not a fast time with my friend Lucy! ☺️

Then…on the evening…I’m tagging in my lovely niece Rachel for Heart and Soul Racing’s 1st birthday run, beer and pizza 🍕- it’s going to be a fun one 🙌🏻

Whatever you’re up to…keep on running! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

03/11/2025

We can always rely on to bring us a great time. A lush reset on the trails…

And we can also rely on to make us look good in the process 💙 thanks again for these amazing shots! The Queen of running photography 🙌🏻 📸

Monday is done ✔️ a day closer to running off into adventure once again 💙🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

02/11/2025

Pumpkin spiced Kayleigh 🎃

A little update from me ☺️. So the marathon didn’t happen - and it was HARD to take! I believe that hard work pays, but you know what? Sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes hard work doesn’t come into it - it’s better to listen to your body. I am the Queen of hard work, and I tried everything to get to that startline - but it wasn’t meant to be. And that’s okay 💙

But what it did give me was perspective. I love to run, but I’d forgotten my why. I’d forgotten how precious it is just to lace up and run your problems into the ground, in pursuit of a goal that ultimately, wouldn’t define me.

Thanks to my amazing coach .louise.small for managing my training, and the best physio for injury treatment (and exercises for future prevention), this week I’ve managed 9 miles (three dressed as a pumpkin 😂).

I may not be fast, I may not be fit, but I’m running - and that’s all that matters.

Never forget the why 🧡

Keep on running - you’ve got this,

Kayleigh x

📸: Credit to (video out now on the channel)

02/11/2025

Sunday Long Run 🏃💨
It’s been tough getting back to it after a little bout of illness, but it was good to get 11 miles ticked off today ✅
Stunning weather for November, taking in the glorious sights of our beautiful city (and obviously coffee at the end)

Did you long run this weekend?

Let us know ⬇️

Keep on running 🏃‍♂️

Chris

01/11/2025

NEW VIDEO 🎃

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble, it’s witching hour, and if you want a race to scare the pants off you - then the Muddy Roads Halloween 5k is the one for you!!

Join us as we brave the spookiest woods, but beware, things lurk in the night…

Keep on running (before the spirits catch you 👻)….

Kayleigh & Chris x

When you sign up for a 5K and someone mentions "people jump out and scare you"... surely it can't be THAT terrifying... RIGHT?! 😱Join Chris & Kayleigh as we...

31/10/2025

TOMORROW!!

A return to running for both of us this weekend - and what better way to start than with a Reset?

That’s right! Tomorrow we’re social running and relaxing with Heart and Soul Racing 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️ - the perfect reset as I build back from injury…and Chris is much less snotty 😂

Can’t wait to hit the trails 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

Keep on running!

Kayleigh & Chris x

26/10/2025

NEW VIDEO!

It wasn’t just a weekend for marathons and half marathons, Amsterdam also provided the perfect opportunity to tick off our first international parkrun, at the stunning Amsterdamse Bos parkrun…an extremely hilly course 🤥

Come with us as we take on the trails and get Chris warmed up for his half marathon effort!

Keep on running 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh & Chris x

When you travel to Amsterdam for the FLATTEST parkrun ever... but someone still finds hills?! 🤔 Join Chris & Kayleigh on their FIRST EVER international park...

25/10/2025

Happy Saturday!!!

No parkrun updates this morning, as one Pickersgill has Covid, and the other is injured 🤕 😅 what a pair!!

But the Covid-free Pickersgill will be shouting her head off at cross country today, cheering on her fabulous Strollers family! 💙

If you’re at Lambton, give me a wave!

Keep on running! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♂️

Kayleigh (and a snotty Chris)) x

(Photo from last week, in healthier times 😂🧡)