I'm (Lily) a track and field athlete competing in the Heptathlon - and have recently been selected for my first England team. At UoB I studied Neuroscience and focused my dissertation on the physiological responses to different types of music. Two years ago, I competed in my first Heptathlon and struggled to pace my 800m race. I searched for music that matched my running rhythm but found nothing suitable. That moment sparked the idea for RhythmRun. I partnered with my co-founders Will and Lucas, and together we began developing the app to fill this gap in the market.
As a Neuroscience graduate from the University of Birmingham, my dissertation focused on the physiological responses to different types of music—an academic foundation that directly informs RhythmRun’s concept. Since graduating, I’ve moved to London and now work as a sports model, Pilates instructor, and athlete, while building RhythmRun. I’ve always had ambitions to be an entrepreneur and believe my multidisciplinary skillset aligns well with this journey.