Not only do these runners have incredible talent and appreciation for their sport, but also a passion to share their love for running with others. These influencers have collected a strong fan base through their talents along with their ability to spread the joy of running.
It would be near impossible to write about all of the incredible running Instagrammers who promote a positive message in a single article. Therefore, we settled on using our top 11 United Kingdom's influential social media runners.
Dina Asher-Smith
At the age of 27 Dina has competed in the Olympics and won multiple medals through numerous races and events. Dina held the title as the first Briton to win three medals at the world championships. After facing a hamstring injury Dina makes her way back to the track. Showing her progress through her Instagram and inspiring thousands to fight for their dreams despite their setbacks, she is a true inspiration to all runners.
Eilish McColgan
Eilish is a well accomplished runner competing for Great Britain in the London, Rio and Tokyo Olympics. Eilish is a middle and long distance runner and uses her platforms to document her experiences running. Eilish shares tips and insight on her Instagram to help promote healthy running habits to her thousands of followers.
Emma Campbell
Emma shares her journey through battling her third breast cancer diagnosis and raising four children as a single mother. Emma's Instagram shares how she uses running as a well-being tool. Sharing to her thousands of followers inspirational tips along with how running can not only help physically but also emotionally, she continues to help those going through a devastating medical diagnosis.
Emma Kirk-Odunubi
Emma shares tips and recommendations on all aspects of running ranging from the correct running form to nutritional tips for runners. Emma's advice comes from a personal injury. She now focuses on sharing all of her running knowledge, “Empower And Harness Your Optimal Inner Athlete”.
Callum Hawkins
Callum is a distance runner who competed in the 2016 summer Olympics. Callum is known for being the record holder at the Great Scottish Run and being being the first British man to win the event in over 23 years. Cullum documents his experience of coming back to running and marathon training after a heartbreaking marathon injury.
Marc Scott
Marc is a long distance runner who won his first bronze medal in the 3000 meters in the 2022 Indoor Championships along with competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Marc uses his social media highlight his training techiques and ways to avoid injuries.
Jason Fitzgerald
Jason is a marathon runner who has competed in multiple races including the New York City Marathon, Boston Marathon, and Maryland Warrior Dash where he placed 1st overall. After suffering a major ITB injury and being sidelined for over 6 months, Jason wanted to find a way to help others prevent injuries while training. Using social media, Jason promotes healthy running habits along with workouts and motivational tips.
Laura Fountain
Laura is a running coach along with the creator of the women only running group named Lazy Girl Running. Laura uses her platform to inspire women to find joy in learning to run along with teaching others how to become running coaches. Laura has competed in over 20 marathons including two ultra marathons.
Matilda Egere Cooper
Matilda is a long distance runner who sets out to encourage women and women of color to be introduced to the world of running through a safe collaborative group called Fly Girl Collective. Matilda's goal through starting the social media platform Fly Girl Collective is to help “Celebrate and promote diversity and representation in fitness”.
Zac Shaw
Zac is a 27 year old sprinter. Zac competes in the Paralympic games due to being afflicted with Stargardt disease at a young age which left him visually impaired. Zac uses his Instagram to share insights of his training and experiences while racing. Zac inspires people with disabilities that they too can run and be successful at it.
Derek Rae
Derek is an international Paralympic runner.In 2010, Derek was in a horrible motorcycle accident which resulted in a brachial plexus injury.. Derek inspires all around him with his determination and strength to persevere through difficult times. His social media platform shares his training and races.
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