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#WeAreBirstall
"Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running"
Birstall Running Club
ABOUT US
We are a friendly and inclusive running club of over 200 members aged 18 upwards. Our aim is to promote the club in the local community, offer athletic coaching and competitive opportunities, ensure a duty of care to its members and provide its services in a way that is fair to everyone.
We have several organised sessions each week which meet in various locations. You can find more details on the training page.
Scroll down or navigate via the top menu to find out more.
You are invited to come down to any of our running or training sessions to meet us before deciding to join our club.
#WeAreBirstall
OUR TRAINING SESSIONs
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On Monday evenings we meet at the School Lane Pavilion at 6.15pm with the aim of running at 6.30pm for between 6 and 7 miles / 60mins.
There are male and female changing rooms with showers and a place to leave bags and belongings during the run.
The session with usually be either an ‘Out and back run’ - where we run for a set period of time e.g. 30mins in one direction then return on the same route, or a ‘Circuit route’ with optional cut-offs (for runners who prefer a shorter distance).
You can usually find the planned run on the
Route and Race Calendar page of this website.
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SUCCESS STORIES
"Birstall running club has given me memories and friendships that will last a lifetime"
Tristan Snutch
Joined in 2009
"Receiving the 'runner of the day' award was amazing"
Martin
Joined October 2017
"I have gone from 5K Parkruns to 24hr endurance events in 3 years, but best of all made some great friends along the way!"
Geoff
Joined October 2015
"There's a true family feel here and joining is quite possibly the best thing I have ever done"
Dan
C2-5K graduate May 2018
"Friendly and very supportive club. You couldn’t ask for more"
Linda Passingham
2018
"Hands down the greatest decision I have ever made joining this club. I made many lifelong friends and so many memories along the way!
Jamie Butler
MEET THE COMMITTEE
You can contact the committee at this email: birstallrc@gmail.com
Nikki Welyczko Chair
Deryk Woods Secretary (and oracle of league and race knowledge)
Ian Black Club Captain
Lou Houghty Club Vice Captain
Elisa Whittlestone Ladies Captain (our best lady runner and really good at encouraging ... less good at pacing)
Lisa Spence Vice Ladies Captain (and running fanatic) #cantstopwontstop
TBC Club Coach Coordinator
Mel Snutch Membership Secretary and Club Kit Manager (and mother to all runners)
Suzanne Walker Social Secretary aka Thelma (or is it Louise?)
Dave Hesketh Race Director
Dave Snutch Assistant Race Director (and knowledge on fitness and training)
Surinder Dhanak Welfare Officer Always there when you need her!
John Starbuck Treasurer (aka Master of Coin)
Peter Barratt Committee Member Bonus Ball Whizz Kid (It could be you)
Chris O'Brien Media Officer (looks after the website, facebook and media for BRC)
There are many more non-committee members that play a huge role in helping the club run smoothly,
and the committee are extremely grateful for their invaluable support.