our mission and vision
Our mission is “to inspire and facilitate lifestyle transformations to prevent chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. We achieve this through a comprehensive holistic health and wellness approach, integrating physical activity, nutritional guidance, and mental well-being.”
Our vision is “to empower individuals to live independently, healthily, and joyfully throughout their lives, embracing vitality and happiness until the very end.”
Raji Sundar is the founder and driving force behind Lifestyle Strides CIC (formerly Midlife Runners CIC). Her personal transformation from overwhelm to wellness inspires her mission to empower others to reclaim their health and happiness.
After a successful career in IT consulting with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and senior leadership roles in supply chain management following an MBA from Bradford School of Management, Raji shifted her focus toward holistic health and wellbeing.
Raji discovered running later in life, completing her first marathon in 2018 and conquering a Himalayan peak in 2019—transformative milestones that reshaped her belief in what’s possible. Facing challenges like injuries, fatigue, and menopause deepened her commitment to wellness, leading her to explore diverse wellbeing practices, including yoga, breathing exercises based on the ancient Patanjali sutras, meditation, and retreats across the UK. Combining these personal experiences with professional qualifications, she developed a comprehensive holistic wellbeing programme.
Under her leadership, Lifestyle Strides CIC has successfully transformed lives through impactful programmes integrating physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and habit formation, significantly enhancing participants’ wellbeing. Raji has also been featured in an exclusive interview on BBC and highlighted in Women’s Running magazine for her inspirational work and dedication to community wellness.
Qualifications & Certifications:
B.Sc (Maths), MCA, MBA, Certified Running Coach, Diploma in Fitness & Nutrition, Mental Wellbeing Coach (LLTF)
Our programs incorporate gentle, sustainable movement, ensuring that everyone—regardless of fitness level—can build strength and endurance at their own pace.
We provide practical nutrition guidance, helping people make better food choices that support overall health and wellbeing.
Through mindfulness, stress management, and emotional resilience techniques, we help individuals and teams create lasting, positive habits.
Feeling stuck or burnt out? Ease into gentle practices, build consistency, and find calm without pressure. Perfect for those who want sustainable change without overwhelming commitments.
Ready for comprehensive lifestyle transformation through small, sustainable changes? Whether preventing chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, losing weight permanently, managing menopause symptoms, or addressing other health challenges—define your own path with support from people on the same journey and guidance from mentors and experts.
Individuals Supported
Projects Delivered
Diverse Communities
Greater Manchester
Total Weight Lost
By our community collectively
Diabetes Cases Prevented
Members moved from pre-diabetic to normal
People Off Medication
Reduced or eliminated with doctor approval
Stress Reduction
Average stress level improvement
Prevention in Action
Every month, our community prevents an estimated £47,000 in future healthcare costs through lifestyle changes that work.
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed?
Introducing “5-Minute Daily Rituals for Lasting Change”, a free e-book from Lifestyle Strides CIC.
Discover the power of simple, gentle practices that fit seamlessly into your life, creating lasting impact without the pressure or guilt. With this book, you’ll learn how to build sustainable habits, harness the science of small changes, and create positive momentum in your daily life.
Download your free copy now and start your gentle transformation today!
Tired of quick fixes that don’t lead to lasting change?
Introducing “7 Game-Changing Habits for Lifelong Health”, a free e-book from Lifestyle Strides CIC.
Learn how to transform your health and prevent chronic illness with evidence-based habits that have been proven to reduce disease risk by up to 80%. Discover the science behind these powerful habits and real strategies for permanent weight loss and disease prevention.
Download your free copy now and start your journey to lifelong health today!
At Lifestyle Strides, we offer holistic health and wellness programs designed to prevent and manage lifestyle conditions, helping your team lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.
Access to digital resources and community
Combine virtual & in-person services
Tallored solutions for specific organizational needs
Audience: South Asians in midlife
Location:
Greater Manchester
Hybrid running, strength & wellbeing support
Audience: D/deaf participants
Location:
Bolton
Adapted movement sessions
Audience: Financially and health-disadvantaged adults
Location:
Stockport
Gentle running & strength training
Audience: Adults with low mood, anxiety, or stress
Location:
Various community locations
CBT-based structured wellbeing courses
Audience: Women recovering from domestic abuse
Location:
Partner locations
Holistic wellness & healing
Audience: Adults seeking digital and accessible mental wellbeing tools
Location:
Greater Manchester (Digital and in-person hybrid)
Research and development project
Audience:Adults in deprived areas of Manchester
Location:
Coppice Library, Sale West, Walton Park
Audience: Returning and new South Asian participants
Location:
Greater Manchester (expanded reach)
Audience: Public in Sale West
Location:
Sale West Community Centre
Audience: Adults needing mental and physical reset
Location:
Hybrid sessions
"I now walk daily and feel mentally stronger."
— Lifestyle Leap Participant
"I've made friends, I feel healthier and more focused."
— Active Steps Participant
"For the first time, I feel in control of my own health."
— EmpowerHer Participant
Looking for practical, holistic health solutions to improve their wellbeing.
Seeking to prevent and manage lifestyle-related health issues through inclusive wellness programs.
That want to create healthier workplaces and support their employees' wellbeing through workplace wellness initiatives.
We have been privileged to be featured on BBC News, Women’s Running magazine and Runners World and more media recognition is on the way!
At Lifestyle Strides CIC, we believe that health should be accessible to all.
Whether you're an individual, a community leader, or a workplace looking to support employee wellbeing,
we invite you to take the first step toward a healthier future with us.
Delivery partners & referrers
Community centres
CSR supporters
Champions & ambassadors