04/08/2026
Meet Leya 💜
Aka brownie crumb snaffler!
When I asked some of our members how they felt before their first class, Leya's story really stayed with me.
A few years ago, life looked very different.
After the end of a long-term relationship, she found herself back living with her parents and struggling more than she'd ever struggled before.
In Leya's own words:
"I had hit rock bottom. I had no confidence, felt like a burden to everyone and felt like there was no way out."
Exercise had already become a way of clearing her mind, so she and her friend Maria decided to give Bungee a go.
They loved it.
Then they came to Rockbox.
Then more classes.
And gradually something began to change.
"Your classes gave me time to shut everything else out that was going on in my life and just focus on what I was doing in that moment. I remember relying on the classes and looking forward to them so much. It was my escape."
But it wasn't just about exercise.
"It didn't take long to realise how special your classes and community were, and you all became my friends."
With the support of her family, friends and this community, Leya slowly began to believe in herself again.
She started wondering what she might be capable of.
Fast forward to today...
Leah has completed marathons, ultramarathons, sprint triathlons, Hyrox events and even a 100-mile challenge.
Something she never imagined would be possible six or seven years ago.
The line that stayed with me most was this:
"My family and friends showed that I do matter and people do care... and with the support of others I started to believe in myself."
😍🥹😘
Thank you, Leya, for trusting us with your story.
Plus thank you for reminding us that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply walk through the door.
Everything else can grow from there. 💜
