Turtle Toby

“Some days I run slow. But I am still moving forward.” 🐢💚

Not every run needs to be faster than the last. Some days, it’s about enjoying the fresh air, clearing your mind and moving at your own pace.

Toby’s dream is to finish his first 5 km—not to beat everyone else. Every little step is part of his story, and rest days belong in that story too.

Your pace. Your journey. Be proud of how far you’ve come. ❤️

What’s one small running win you’re proud of this week? 👇

Toby and No Chance Eagle have been friends since primary school. 🐢🦅

From music to sports, Eagle introduced Toby to so many things. But the most important lesson wasn’t how to kick a ball—it was not to be afraid to try.

Funny how the friend who says “No chance!” is also the one who helped Toby believe he could. ❤️

Inspired by my own lifelong friend. Some friendships don’t just give us memories—they help shape who we become.

Do you have a childhood friend who helped you become braver?

“No Chance Eagle: Toby’s Oldest Friend”

Toby and No Chance Eagle have been friends since they were little.

They grew up cycling, playing soccer, walking and eating together—but whenever Toby suggested running, Eagle always answered:
“No chance!”

The month slowly reveals that Eagle avoids running because he is afraid of trying and failing. The story ends with Toby inviting his oldest friend to the December 5 km Mini Marathon.

I will always go back to running ….

🐱 Running didn’t change Moody Cat overnight.

He still has bad days.
He still overthinks.
And yes… he’s still moody. 😾

But little by little, running gave him more energy, a clearer head, new friends and something to keep coming back to.

Same cat. Different journey.

Sometimes progress isn’t about becoming someone else — it’s about becoming a stronger version of yourself.

One step at a time. ❤️

🐱 Everyone sees the moody face…

The headphones.
The hoodie.
The “don’t talk to me” look. 😾

But that’s only what you see on the outside.

He runs.
He shows up.
He cares — in his own way.

So what made Moody Cat like this?
And what’s the story behind the face?

🎬 **We’re getting closer to finding out.**

**31 AUGUST — Moody Cat Mini Movie**
**Everyone has a story.**

🐢🐱 Why do YOU run?

Toby asked Moody Cat, and his answer was simple:

“Depends on the day.” 😾

For fitness?
For friends?
To clear your head?
For the challenge?
For fun?
Or maybe just for the coffee after? ☕😂

There’s no wrong answer.

👇 Tell Toby and Moody Cat — why do YOU run?

🐢 NEW TO TOBY THE RUNNING TURTLE? START HERE!

We’ve just reached 1,000 followers, so I thought this was the perfect time to look back at how Toby’s journey began. 💚

Toby the Running Turtle is about one little turtle with one big goal:

🏁 To finish his first 5km.

But Toby quickly discovers that running is about much more than simply reaching a finish line.

Along the way he faces setbacks, doubts and difficult days. He also meets very different friends who each help him understand something new about running — friendship, courage, consistency, believing in yourself and simply turning up.

🐢 He may not be the fastest.

🐢 He may not always get it right.

🐢 But he keeps moving forward.

One step at a time.

If you've only recently discovered Toby, I've put the 3 main videos so far in the comments below so you can catch up from the beginning. 👇

🎬 VIDEO 1 — TOBY'S FIRST 5KM
Toby attempts to finish his very first 5km.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DFMWk5tBn/

🎬 VIDEO 2 — THE FALL
Only 10 metres from the finish, everything changes.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1556256546297248

🎬 VIDEO 3 — MEETING MOODY CAT
Toby meets Moody Cat and learns one of the most important
lessons in running:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EgBDQ6vfT/

Sometimes you don't need motivation. You just need to turn up.

And this is still only the beginning… 🐢💚