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News and events I’m here hits 700 It’s just over a year now since we launched the I’m here campaign, which sees jog leaders trained in mental health awareness, with the help of partners SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health). Leaders who’ve been trained are given the I’m here badge to wear to jog sessions, to indicate to their members that they’re happy to chat about mental health and wellbeing. We’re delighted to say that the number of jog leaders trained has now passed 700 – an incredible figure! That includes existing leaders who have opted to take the online module, and those who are newly-qualified, who now take it as a mandatory part of their jog leader training. Huge thanks to everyone who has really embraced the I’m here movement – you’re making a real difference!
Achiever of the Year You might remember from our last edition that Bob Strathie, who won Achiever of the Year Award at our annual awards, was sadly unable to attend the awards ceremony in Glasgow. We’re delighted to say that his jog leader Caroline Ness, who attended on his behalf, was able to present it to him at home at a wee surprise celebration organised by his family (pictured). Bob joined FIT Together’s beginner jogging group a year ago at the age of 71 – having never been a runner before. A real inspiration to anyone who thinks they’re too old to start running!
Leadership in Running Fitness You might have noticed a wee change to the title of the jog leader course recently. We’re now calling the course and qualification Leadership in Running Fitness, or LiRF (pronounced ‘Lerf’). There have been no significant changes other than the name – the equivalent course elsewhere in the UK has always been called LiRF and this just makes things run a little smoother administratively. People who complete the course will continue to be known as jog leaders.
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Spring 2020
