Hi, I am Raji & I started running in my forties with no running experience whatsoever. I was brought up in a culture where sports is for ‘watching’, not ‘experiencing’I am now a qualified England Athleticsrunning coach. At school, I was easily dismissed from taking part in any sports as did not display outwardly any of the physical abilities to excel in sports, like standing only 5.1 feet in adult height. Yet, I managed to run my first Marathon in 2018 in my late forties & in 2019, I conquered one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas. Running has turned my life for the better in more ways than I can imagine. I have lost weight & kept it, and improved my nutrition. I am much fitter than I was in my 30’s, and my menopausal symptoms have reduced drastically. My self-confidence has improved by leaps & bounds. I have also helped others, friend & family to find a new lease of life through running. The closest person I have helped is my husband. He has gone from a couch potato to running marathons, and he has reversed his diabetes. I am also a qualified holistic health and weight loss coach and gained a diploma in fitness & nutrition. I also recently qualified for a Leadership in Running Fitness(LIRF) My passion is to help people in their midlife and more so the underdogs like me to find joy, health, happiness & confidence through running!”