Loving Outdoors sponsor winning runner Sophie Elizabeth

LovingOutdoors.co.uk, being the cutting edge site we are not only like to keep the latest products online, but also love to get involved with up-and-coming athletes like young Sophie here!

Soph has been turning heads at races for a few years now, after regularly coming in the top 10 runners in events all over Yorkshire. After learning she was entering the local Dronfield 10K, Loving Outdoors were more than happy to sponsor her, providing her with a pack of SIS Smart Energizer Gels and top end Craft running trousers.

After just 47 minutes she crossed the finish line to win the womens Under 18’s category outright, by a whole 2 minutes!

Competition isn’t her main goal though, it is simply just part of the bigger picture. She is a prime example of those who just love to run for the sheer joy of freedom, and the great outdoors.

Any secrets to your training? We asked, “Meh, pain is pain” she replied – which is her motto, which is apparent as she floats past in the race with a big grin on her face.

We hope to keep in touch with Sophie’s progress, especially in the half-marathon she’s entering later this year (watch out competition!) and wish her the best of luck in her upcoming A-levels…

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Visit http://www.lovingoutdoors.co.uk/run/running-watches.html and let the journey begin!