Category Archives for "Member Stories"

Cheltenham’s ‘Dave Clarke 5’ to compete in marathon family effort!

To celebrate running his 50 th half marathon, Cheltenham father David Clarke (65) will be running the Cheltenham Half Marathon with three of his adult children and wife Danielle this weekend.Keen to cross the line with his very own ‘Dave Clarke 5’, David, who is a member of Cheltenham Running Club, asked his adult children, […]

Couch to 5k Squad Member Interview: Running Alone with a Coach on your Shoulder

We’re now helping more people who cannot attend club runs than ever before. Watch this video to learn why Helene prefers to run alone and how she’s made it to week 7 of our Couch to 5k Programme. Helene does not consider herself a sporty person and even confesses that she’s not really accepted that […]

Beginner Running Interview in Week 7 of Couch to 5k Programme

Louise Bruce joined Cheltenham Running Club in April 2018 and enjoyed the experience so much she’s agreed to do this video interview with Head Coach, Conor Graham. Louise explains how she’d always looked at runners in the street and wondered how they were able to continue running so long without taking regular rests.  She goes on […]

Beginner Stories and Advice from Peter Baylis

Watch this inspirational and informative talk from Peter Baylis to pick up the beginner tips you need to keep running. 

Annie Gillon discussing her Motivation to Walk and Run in Events

Need some inspiration to get active? Some people take on challenges which push them and allow them to learn more about themselves. Learn how Annie’s love of walking led to a love of running and many more challenges along the way. 

Club Member Interview about the Benefits of having a Coach and Club for Guidance

In this interview Jill explains why she joined Cheltenham Running Club, what she’s learned and how it’s helped her running. 

Interview with Cheltenham Runner Lee Beard

Watch this interview with Cheltenham Running Club member Lee who joined the club after being challenged to participate in a half marathon. Lee explains what he likes about the club and running with other people. 

Why Cheltenham Running Club Has Helped Zakia: Beginner Interview

Zakia joined Cheltenham Running Club in March 2016 and went from strength to strength taking on Cheltenham’s Half Marathon later that year. She’d kept away from running due the the effect it had on her lungs but overcame that when running with our groups. 

How our Targeted Training Squads have Helped Club Members

Watch this video as Head Coach, Conor Graham, chats about the effects training squads have had on club members preparing for target events. 

Cheltenham Running Club Member Interview with Kerry Smith

Cheltenham Running Club member Kerry Smith and Cheltenham Running Coach Conor Graham discuss Kerry’s progress since Running the London Marathon, joining Cheltenham Running Club and running Cheltenham’s Half Marathon. Kerry goes in depth about the culture of Cheltenham Running Club in this video.