Press & Advocacy
Speaking | Media | Campaigning for Change - Welcome to my media and advocacy hub.
Here you’ll find recent press features, speaking engagements, and community-led efforts to make running safer, more inclusive, and more accessible for women of all backgrounds.
If you're a journalist, event organiser, or simply want to know more about the work I do beyond coaching — this page is for you.
In the Press
Front Page – Portsmouth News
"We Simply Want to Run"
RunVerity’s advocacy efforts were featured on the front page of The Portsmouth News, highlighting the daily safety issues women face when running and calling for local councils to take meaningful action.
“We Simply Want to Run”
Club of the Month – Women’s Running Magazine
We were honoured to be named Club of the Month in the July 2025 issue of Women’s Running magazine. The piece celebrated our community-first approach to running, our work around inclusion, and our focus on empowering women through fitness.
“Run Coach Verity want’s to give runners access to high level coaching at grassroots level”
Media Enquiries & Contact
For interviews, speaker requests, press quotes or collaborations, please get in touch:
📩 runverity@gmail.com
Headshots, bios, and additional materials available on request.
Speaking Engagements & Advocacy
Fareham Borough Council – White Ribbon Campaign Presentation
As part of the national White Ribbon campaign to end male violence against women, I presented to Fareham Borough Council to share the reality of street harassment faced by women runners in our local area. I spoke on behalf of my club and our lived experience over the past 11 years.
“We’re not asking for special treatment — just the ability to run without fear, judgement, or harassment.”
Panelist – Women’s Health & Safety Discussion
I contributed to a panel on women’s health and public safety, sharing lived experiences and practical strategies for change. The discussion focused on what communities and institutions can do to create safer spaces for women to move freely and confidently.
Delegate – WiSEAN Conference (Leeds)
I attended the Women in Sport & Exercise Academic Network conference in Leeds, connecting with researchers, policy-makers and fellow practitioners working to close the gender data gap in sport. This was a powerful opportunity to learn, contribute, and be part of the push for policy-level change in how women’s sport is researched and supported.