{"id":144589,"date":"2025-09-15T09:16:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/144589\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:16:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:16:17","slug":"top-rated-kic-fitness-app-launches-eight-week-running-challenge-for-all-levels-with-new-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/144589\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-rated Kic fitness app launches eight-week running challenge for all levels with New Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re feeling the urge to lace up your sneakers for a run but not sure where to begin, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

Like any new fitness routine, getting started can feel daunting \u2014 it\u2019s hard to know where to begin.<\/p>\n

Lucky for us, we\u2019ve got insider advice from Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith<\/a>, co-founders of the highly rated and recommended fitness app, Kic.<\/p>\n

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For the third year running, Kic has teamed up with New Balance<\/a> to launch another Kicrun 8-Week Challenge.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u2018For the Run of It\u2019, encourages Aussie women to run their way<\/a> \u2014 with no pressure, no unrealistic standards, and zero unnecessary metrics. Just movement, joy, and progress at your own pace.<\/p>\n

Whatever your running goal, Laura and Steph will be in your ear every step of the way<\/a> through guided audio runs.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe eight-week challenge is suitable for all levels. Credit: Kic x New Balance<\/p>\n

Enrolments open today, so now is the perfect time to commit to your goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring is such a beautiful time of year to try something new and get back outdoors again,\u201d says co-founder Laura Henshaw.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be cheering from the sidelines this year, but there\u2019s something incredibly powerful about being part of a run challenge \u2014 knowing there\u2019s a whole community behind you<\/a> and sharing the journey as you hit your goals,\u201d says co-founder Laura Henshaw.<\/p>\n

\"ReadyReady to kickstart your running journey? Kic co-founders are here to help you along the way. Credit: Kic x New Balance<\/p>\n

With the Sydney Marathon still fresh in everyone\u2019s feed, the Kicrun 8-Week Challenge with New Balance<\/a> is a timely reminder that running doesn\u2019t have to be about speed or distance.<\/p>\n

\u201cKicrun is personal, not performative<\/a>,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever your reason are to run, we\u2019ll be right there on the sidelines through our Kic community and guided runs, encouraging you to run your way.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u201c\\Through our partnership with New Balance, we\u2019re here to boost that feel-good motivation and gently build endurance.<\/a> This challenge isn\u2019t about how far or how fast, it\u2019s about that joyful endorphin-rush that takes over and finding the fun in your run.\u201d<\/p>\n

To keep the momentum going, there\u2019s also a nationwide series of inclusive in-person run clubs every Saturday in Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast<\/a> suitable for runners of all levels.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Kic app has a wide community of runners of all levels. Credit: Ben Clement\/Kic x New Balance<\/p>\n

And for any new mums, there\u2019s guidance for those returning back to exercise too.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be extremely daunting getting back into any physical activity post-pregnancy<\/a>, but I am beyond excited to be leading this for the Kic community,\u201c co-founder Steph Claire Smith says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really important to remember that you don\u2019t need to do long workouts or stick to a complicated routine<\/a> to get moving again.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about listening to your body, being kind to yourself, and finding the joy in the movement you do<\/a>. Kicrun\u2019s return to our running postpartum program helps you prioritise time for yourself while gently rebuildingconfidence through small, achievable goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"We\u2019veWe\u2019ve got our eye on the new green neon colourway from New Balance. Credit: Kic x New Balance<\/p>\n

And if that wasn\u2019t enough to get you excited, the launch of the September challenge coincides with a new sneaker from New Balance.<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet the Neon GreenFuelCell Rebel v5 running shoe<\/a>, a supportive, bold and bright training sneaker perfect for daily runs.<\/p>\n

To sign up to the Kic app<\/a>, head to the website here<\/a>. Or to shop the new New Balance colourway, head to the website here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re feeling the urge to lace up your sneakers for a run but not sure where to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":144590,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[64,63,38798,12191,12193,1625,7240,3863,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-144589","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-best-health-picks","11":"tag-best-picks","12":"tag-explore-more","13":"tag-lifestyle","14":"tag-shopping","15":"tag-sponsored-content","16":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}