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Fitmums and Friends
Beverley · East Riding of Yorkshire · England
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Fitmums and Friends is a Yorkshire running and walking charity that began in Cottingham, with local groups, junior athletics and activities supporting community wellbeing.
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About Fitmums and Friends
Fitmums and Friends started in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in 2009 when Sam Barlow invited other parents to join a sociable run. Four mums came along to that first evening; the group soon welcomed people beyond its original circle and added Friends to its name. It became a registered charity in 2017 and received the King's Award for Voluntary Service in 2024.
Today its local groups offer running and walking at different distances and paces, using a regrouping system called shepherding so faster participants loop back rather than leaving others behind. The wider programme includes junior athletics, cycling, family sessions and bereavement and sight-loss activities. You do not need to be a mum to join. Newcomers can register for trial sessions and choose a local group; activities and booking requirements vary by location, so the Beverley listing is only one part of the Yorkshire network.
Established 2009
Notable members, past and present
Sam Barlow
Founder
Awarded the British Empire Medal in 2015 and named BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero in 2021 for her community work.
Jo Pavey
Patron since 2019
The Olympian supports the charity as patron; this is not a claim of competitive club membership.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-13. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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