{"id":69681,"date":"2026-03-26T11:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=69681"},"modified":"2026-04-05T22:11:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:11:18","slug":"strideout-sheffield-creates-inclusive-community-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/strideout-sheffield-creates-inclusive-community-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"StrideOut Sheffield creates inclusive community for women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a city where running clubs are increasingly common,&nbsp;StrideOut Sheffield&nbsp;is quietly transforming what it means to lace up your trainers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group is not about pace, distance or competition, for many members, it offers more than a weekly run, it provides a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere definitely is a sense of community,\u201d explains chair Amy Everett. \u201cIt provides a space for open discussions about things like menopause, divorce, marriage and children. Because it\u2019s just women, there\u2019s that openness and honesty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inclusivity sits at the heart of the group\u2019s identity. StrideOut ensures no one is left behind. \u201cOur aim is to do the distance together and enjoy it together,\u201d Amy says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of their unique practices known as a &#8220;run back&#8221;, ensures the entire group stays connected. Faster runners loop back to support people at the rear, reinforcing the idea that every member shares the journey equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt means the person at the back isn\u2019t always at the back,\u201d Amy adds. \u201cWe try to really live what inclusion means.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The club attracts women ranging from their mid-30s to their 70s. For many, joining represents a chance to rediscover themselves and create space in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese women are starting to find space for themselves again,\u201d Amy says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some members enjoy the physical benefits of running, for others it is about mental wellbeing, being outdoors and feeling supported within a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4971.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69724\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4090580776330222;width:809px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4971.jpeg 999w, https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4971-980x696.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4971-480x341.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 999px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: StrideOut Sheffield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One story captures the group\u2019s impact:&nbsp;a member named Emma joined StrideOut after feeling out of place in other Sheffield running clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On one Friday morning run, the group paused halfway up a hill so she could catch her breath. Instead of continuing, they sat together at the top, sharing the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was just really lovely,\u201d Amy recalls. \u201cWe were all there with her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emma passed away later that year, but the memory remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSometimes we run past where she\u2019s buried in Stannington and say hello,\u201d Amy says. &#8220;But I&#8217;ll always remember that moment because I think it was a chance for her to say what she needed to, and we could be there for her&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For its members the impact is clear: StrideOut is a running club that brings people together, keeps them moving and ensures no one is left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_4969-971x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69726\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9482591005652973;width:750px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: StrideOut Sheffield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>StrideOut Sheffield is helping women build confidence, connection and community through inclusive, supportive running. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":771,"featured_media":69728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21,1],"tags":[231,15,199,38,131],"class_list":["post-69681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-uncategorised","tag-community","tag-news","tag-running","tag-sheffield","tag-south-yorkshire"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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