Meet the Stride Athletes

Our Stride Athletes are everyday runners and fitness fans who share their journeys — the highs, the struggles, and everything in between. They’re part of our community, showing that running is for everyone, no matter the pace.

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    Mikey Garbutt

    I used to hate running and couldn’t think of anything worse, my partner used to drag me to club sessions for about a year and id try every excuse to get out of it, from working overtime to playing football. It was only until I found some fast progression then I was hooked, the weekly miles went from 30>40>60 and most recently 80+ mile weeks. 

    I think stride is an amazing opportunity to connect with like minded runners who all aspire to be the best physically and mentally also while wearing the best attire, STRIDE 🫶🏼🔥

    @MGarbutt 
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    Hannah Taylor

    My name is Hannah, I’m 23, I work as a nurse in the NHS and I’ve been running since lockdown back in 2020. What started as a bit of fun to keep me entertained is now a massive part of my life. I started taking my running more seriously in 2024 when I completed my first half marathon. Since then, I’ve done numerous 5k, 10k and half marathon races. The highlight of my week is doing a new parkrun every Saturday morning. For me, running isn’t about being the fastest or the fittest or comparing myself to anyone. I enjoy pushing myself to new limits. I love that each time I run, I find out I’m capable of doing more. 

    @hannah.taylorx 
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    Fred Harris

    I came into triathlon through running, chasing fast times and pushing limits. I already had a strong bike foundation, but the swim was a whole new challenge — starting from scratch this year. I’ve embraced the process across all three disciplines, training with intent and building toward elite-level XTERRA and middle-distance racing.

    @fredharristri 
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    Loukas & Lucia Lowe

    I’ve always been into sports from a young age, but only recently turned to running at the back end of 2023. I love taking on new challenges and pushing my body to new limits. Currently, I’m training for the 2026 London Marathon, which I’ll be running with my disabled younger sister via a wheelchair, raising money for The Cure & Action for Tay-Sachs (CATS) Foundation. We hope to create something special on the big day, and we look to take on some interim races, including a possible Guinness World Record attempt. Partnering with STRIDE will help us work towards our goals and help promote inclusion and diversity in the world of running!

    @Loukaslowe 
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    Cam Fenton

    I haven’t always been into running, but in COVID I decided to do some running challenges to help raise money for charities. 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, 300km in 30 days with a 20kg weight vest and a 50k ultra marathon. Since then, I have found the love for running, taken part in many races since then and have also started my own run club, “303 Run Club”.

    The Run club is the highlight of my week, as running for me is all about community, not speed or pace, but to run alongside good, like-minded individuals. 

    Being a part of STRIDE really embodies what I love about running, togetherness and connection through a brand. 

    @Camfentonnnnn 

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    Tess Tollast

    Always on the move—whether it’s running (my true love), or occasionally swapping in swimming and cycling for fun! For the past 5 years I’ve been consistently lacing up, racing everything from 5Ks to full marathons—you name it, I’ve probably run it. Running isn’t just my workout; it’s my joy, my reset button, and the structure that keeps me grounded. I love connecting with fellow runners and helping nervous beginners take that first step—because nothing beats the feeling of hitting the ground running. Honestly, I can’t imagine life without it!

    @ttollast 
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    Nina McDonald

    20 years ago I ran the 2006 London Marathon which my incredible runner Dad helped me train for, and was there cheering me on. In the years after life got in the way of running, I got ill and worked as a teacher (no time to run!) This March, Dad passed away unexpectedly from cancer and as a family we all began running together again as a way of dealing with our grief. He could have passed down an easier hobby though!! It's free therapy and I've fallen in love with it again - I now work for the NHS and am much healthier. I love entering local races and I'm doing the London Marathon next year (age 40) in Dad's memory, and also the Great North Run for Blood Cancer UK. 

    @nina_runs_slow 
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    Kate Thrower

    I first started running back in 2021 when I first ran the GNR in memory of my Dad, it was a way to clear my mind & keep me active. I’ve now completed 1 full marathon & 8 half marathons among other events such as a 20 mile rat race, tough mudders & recently Hyrox’s….and I don’t plan to stop there 💪🏼

    I don’t just run to keep me fit, it’s now become a part of my life I genuinely enjoy & especially working as a nurse, it helps relieves any stress.

    As much as I love racing and chasing a PB my running will always focus around raising money for charity, specifically cancer services in memory of my dad & it’s why I run GNR every year & continue to do so for as long as I can

    @Katethrower1