LET'S
GET
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.
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Scroll down or navigate via the top menu to find out more.
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You are invited to come down to any of our running or training sessions to meet us before deciding to join our club.
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#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
MEET THE COMMITTEE
You can contact the committee at this email: birstallrc@gmail.com
Nikki - Chair
Nikki WelyczkoChair
Deryk - Secretary
Deryk WoodsSecretary
(and oracle of league and race knowledge)
John - Treasurer
John StarbuckTreasurer
(aka Master of Coin)
Tristan - Club Captain
Tristan SnutchClub Captain
Ian - Vice Club Captain
Ian Blackaka Blacky
Elisa - Ladies Captain
Elisa WhittlestoneLadies Captain
(our best lady runner and really good at encouraging ... less good at pacing)
Lisa - Vice Ladies Captain
Lisa SpenceVice Ladies Captain
(and running fanatic) #cantstopwontstop
Dan - Club Coach Coordinator
Dan BurnsClub Coach Coordinator
aka Mr Enthusiastic
Loves a race (and a pint)
Dave - Race Director
Dave HeskethRace Director
Dave - Committee & Asst Race Dir.
Dave SnutchAssistant Race Director
(and knowledge on fitness and training)
Suzanne - Social Secretary
Suzanne WalkerSocial Secretary
aka Thelma (or is it Louise?)
Mel - Membership and kit
Mel SnutchMembership Secretary and Club Kit Manager
(and mother to all runners)
Surinder - Welfare Officer
Surinder DhanakWelfare Officer
Always there when you need her!
Colin - Committee Member
Colin RimmerCommittee Member
Don't mess with Rimbo!
Peter - Committee & Bonus Ball
Peter BarrattCommittee Member
Bonus Ball Whizz Kid
(It could be you)
Chris - Media Officer
Chris O'BrienMedia 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,
for which the committee is extremely grateful.
Our next c25K programme starts on January 13th 2020 at 6pm
(meet at the sports pavilion, School Lane, Birstall LE4 4EA)
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It costs £16 and is designed to take you from the couch to running 5km at your graduation
at Parkrun in Braunstone Park.
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This 9 week programme is designed for beginners aged 18 and over who really want to get fitter (both physically and mentally), develop their running skills, and meet new people.
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Here's what our 2019 C25K graduates have said:
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"I genuinely didn't think I could do it, but the support and friendship from the club got me running... and kept me pushing myself"
Zoe
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"Truly life changing! I've met inspirational people that will help you achieve
once impossible goals"
Gemma
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"The best thing I have ever done. The support from Birstall RC is amazing
and I've made some great friends along the way"
Kajal
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This course is limited to just 40 places, so if this is for you
then contact Mel Snutch via email:
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