Ropa Strides

12/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍

I started running for fitness… but somewhere along the way, it became part of my healing journey too. 🏃🏾‍♀️

Running has helped me through anxiety, heavy days, overthinking, and moments when I didn’t feel like myself. It gave me space to breathe, process, release, and slowly heal.

This is your reminder to take care of your mental health in whatever way you can — one step, one breath, one day at a time. 🌿

08/05/2026

7 random facts about me 🌿✨

I’ve been on a wellness journey for 8 years, and somewhere along the way it became more than just fitness — it became a lifestyle 🤍

From running, wellness, mental health, healthy living, and building communities for women, these are just a few things that make me… me 🫶🏾

Here are 7 random facts about me ✨

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas!

24/11/2025

Running is where I refill my energy, reset my mind, and remember who I’m becoming.

Yesterday I took on a brutal, hilly 21km run. This is the toughest one I do every year — the kind of run that humbles you, stretches you, and then shows you exactly what you’re made of. It wasn’t about pace, it wasn’t about perfection; it was about courage. The courage to show up, to keep moving, and to finish something that tried to break me. It was a true reminder that growth lives in the toughest climbs!

19/11/2025

If you love wellness, running, healthy living, and positive motivation, come be part of the community by joining my WhatsApp channel!

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19/11/2025

There’s a difference between feeling well and feeling whole.
In this week’s newsletter, I’m exploring that shift — the deeper, quieter side of wellness that heals from the inside out.
Read “From Wellness to Wholeness” here:

Finding alignment in your mind, body, and spirit.

17/11/2025

Start running the right way 💚👟

If you’re thinking of starting your running journey, here are 5 simple beginner tips to help you begin with confidence:

1️⃣ Start slow – No pressure. Short jogs or run–walk intervals are perfect.
2️⃣ Get proper shoes – The right pair makes your run feel so much better.
3️⃣ Set small goals – Aim for minutes, not miles. Progress is progress.
4️⃣ Be consistent – Running regularly matters more than running fast.
5️⃣ Mix walking + running – It builds endurance gently and makes running less intimidating.

Your journey is yours. Take it one stride at a time. ✨💚

12/11/2025

We’re all becoming someone — softer, stronger, wiser. 🌿
This week, I wrote about that beautiful, messy process of growth in my latest newsletter:
“Becoming the Woman I Am Building.”
Read & reflect with me 💌

A gentle reminder that becoming takes time.

10/11/2025

Been a minute since the last update. Glad to have reached a milestone. 300km left. I’m still hopeful that I will do this, let’s go!!

09/11/2025

This is your Sunday evening reminder that we just got into a new week which is full of new chances and fresh energy. Make every day count. Happy new week!

07/11/2025

Little pockets of peace that made this week lighter 🌸✨
1. Healthy meals
2. Taking wellness shots
3. New nail set
4. Working from home
5. Cool, perfect weather

It’s definitely the little things that make the most difference 🌿