These Girls Run group in London
Former Te Awamutu College head student Tyra Todd has brought a slice of London back to her hometown.
Tyra Todd with the first group of These Girls Run in Te Awamutu.
She has established ‘These Girls Run’ – which aims to create a safe and supportive place for women to run and meet likeminded people.
“I joined These Girls Run in London in April 2024 after moving across the world,” Todd told The News. “This was after a less than great experience with another run club that left me behind and completely lost in Hyde Park. I made a friend at that first run club, the only good thing to come out of the day, who convinced me to come along to a TGR run.
Sharnae Rowland at the running group at Storyteller.
“TGR was the polar opposite and the girls made me feel super welcomed. The supportive environment really got me coming back week after week. A year later I then became an ambassador for TGR London.”
These Girls Run was founded by Molly Slater-Davison in York at the end of 202 and started as a casual Sunday run club.
“Running alone didn’t always feel safe and Molly wanted to create a wellness space that actually felt supportive,” Todd said.
“TGR is not about being the fastest or fittest, it’s about showing up and having a chat with the girls while also getting a run in.”
The group running up Pakura St.
The first meeting of These Girls Run in Te Awamutu drew 22 people and it will meet on the first Saturday of every month.
“Only criteria for the club is to bring a positive attitude and give it your best go. You don’t have to be a professional runner to come along. We do not have a set pace and will run at the pace that works best for the group.
These Girls Run group in London, where Tyra first started.
