Hi all,
A brief note to thank you all for your support throughout all the difficulties of 2021. We have tried so hard to keep as many sessions going as safely possible – my thanks to our Board of Trustees and to Pete, Clare, and Alicia for all their hard
Eddie’s Post Hip Surgery Catch Up!
Blog post by Silverfit founder Eddie Hi All, Firstly, I wanted to thank Silverfit for the present of the hamper and the lovely goodies within. I am staying with my daughter’s family for a few days after my successful hip surgery 10 days ago. I’m making good recovery, and am […]
The ‘IronGran’: There’s just no stopping this 78-year-old IRONMAN triathlete
Video interview featuring Eddie and other Silverfitters can be found on the CNN website here.
Article by Stefania Dall’Armi, CNN.
(CNN)Edwina Brocklesby, 78, is a person that once you have met, you’ll never forget — and that’s not because of her fluffy red locks or colorful nails.
Nicknamed the ‘IronGran,’
Update from Eddie – November 2021
Blog post by Eddie, Silverfit Founder.
Hi All,
My first blog for some while, but how exciting it has been to see so many Silverfitters coming to our Nordic walk sessions since July – over 150 each week in 13 different parks across London! You have all been so great
The Big Half Raceday- A note from Eddie
A little note from Silverfit founder Eddie:
What a fun day at the Vitality Big Half Marathon on August 22nd!
…a huge thanks to all our Silverfit competitors running for Silverfit, to Brett and David at the finishing line, and Susanne our photographer on Tower Bridge, and Nannette and Laura
Eddie’s Interview with Vitality Big Half
Founded in 2013 by Eddie Brocklesby, the UK’s oldest Ironman athlete, Silverfit has a mission to promote happier, healthier ageing through affordable physical activity, combating social isolation in the process. We spoke to Eddie – pictured above crossing Tower Bridge in The Vitality Big Half! – to get her thoughts on the
Update and Blog post from Eddie
Hi All
It’s been so long since I last wrote a blog up-dating on Silverfit. What a tough time it has been for all of us but at least we are beginning to see some light? Although as I write this, I am isolating due to a ping!
So firstly,
An Update from Founder Eddie
By Silverfit Founder and CEO Eddie Brocklesby
My first message to all Silverfitters after such a tough and challenging time. I’m so looking forward to more restarts and the opportunity to meet up again. But with grateful thanks to our staff and particularly Alicia and our Nordic Walking and Walking
A message from Eddie
Blog by Eddie, Silverfit CEO.
I have only just realised how much time has passed since I wrote the last blog for Silverfit in November. As I started to reflect on the dire situation for so many isolating yesterday, Carolyn, our long-standing Nordic walk instructor in Hyde Park texted me
Eddie’s feature on The Fitness Network website – How To Encourage Older People Back to the Gym
Silverfit CEO Eddie has recently been featured on The Fitness Network’s website, being interviewed on “How To Encourage Older People Back to the Gym”
Full feature below:
COVID has impacted everyone of every age, but it is undeniable that over 60s have been particularly hard hit. This age group makes