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What do you get when you combine a love of fitness, a passion for community and boundless energy? Meet Tatton Bouras, co-founder of the Ballito Social Run Club, underwater hockey player for South Africa, lawyer, and all-around inspiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Running has always been a part of Tatton\u2019s life, and she\u2019s inspired by her mom, who has run the Comrades Marathon. But starting a running club wasn\u2019t just about staying fit; it was about building connections in her relatively new home, Ballito. \u201cWhen I moved here three years ago, I didn\u2019t know anyone,\u201d she says. \u201cMaking friends as an adult can be hard, especially for women. I wanted to create a space where anyone could come and feel welcomed, no matter their fitness level.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Ballito Social Run Club, established in September last year, quickly became that safe space. Every Thursday, a group of about 20 women gathers to run, walk, shuffle or stroll. \u201cThere\u2019s no pressure. If you want to push a stroller, bring your dog, or just walk, that\u2019s perfectly okay,\u201d Tatton says. \u201cIt\u2019s about moving your body, boosting your mental health, and finding community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Making friends as an adult can be hard, especially for women. I wanted to create a space where anyone could come and feel welcomed, no matter their fitness level.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But Tatton\u2019s vision for the club extends beyond running. After each session, local women-owned businesses or service providers present their offerings, creating a supportive network. \u201cIt\u2019s been incredible to see women not only connect socially but also professionally,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

When Tatton isn\u2019t leading the charge on Thursday mornings, she\u2019s in the water, representing South Africa in the niche sport of underwater hockey. \u201cIt\u2019s such an odd sport,\u201d she laughs. \u201cBut it\u2019s played all over the world, and I\u2019ve been lucky to travel for tournaments and play with some amazing teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tatton also balances her passions with a demanding career as a lawyer and a side hustle as a fitness instructor at Kico Life in Ballito. The rewards of her many roles lie in the connections she fosters. \u201cSeeing someone come out of their shell, make friends, or find confidence through the club is amazing. It\u2019s not about me; it\u2019s about creating a safe space where women (or anyone who identifies as female) feel like they belong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s out on the promenade, in the water, or in her legal career, Tatton embodies a mantra she shares with her runners: \u201cYou are more than enough, just as you are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Want to join the Ballito Social Run Club? <\/strong>There\u2019s no membership fee \u2013 just come as you are. The group meets at Seattle Coffee at Ballito Steps at 5:30am every Thursday morning. Keep an eye on their Instagram page for updates.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> IG: @ballito_social_run_club<\/a><\/p>\n

Photograph:<\/strong> PAGIEL CHETTY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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