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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.

Cheltenham Running Club Member Interview

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.

Lee Beard interview about Cheltenham Running Club

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.

Sarah and Lee discuss CRC Training Squads

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.

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Mary Irwin

2018-10-30T20:39:44+0000

The members of the group are so supportive of each other, from the first time runners to the marathon runners. We are coached by Conor Graham who gently challenges ,encourages you to go further, do better . You make new friends. There are Facebook groups within the club to keep you in touch with your part of the club

Siân Williams

2018-10-30T19:05:08+0000

Love CRC :) I am a full time mum so I rarely (never 😣) have a chance to go to club runs so my training programme is all online.. Conor writes a programme for me and I am part of a Facebook group of people trying to achieve the same goal.. I defo couldn’t have ran the Cheltenham half as well as I did if it wasn’t for Conor and the CRC.. we have an incredibly dedicated and passionate coach who answers any questions whenever he can (including evenings and weekends, in addition to having his own young family to look after as well) and very lovely club members (both whom I’ve spoken to on the online groups and who have welcomed me with open arms at the races I’ve taken part in as part of the CRC).. highly recommended 👍

Charlotte Eden

2018-10-30T17:35:11+0000

Just into week 3/10 (plus having done the intro week sessions) of the couch to 5K! Having tried and failed in the past, Conor and the whole group are doing a great job at helping achieve what I thought wouldn’t be possible. For someone who did no exercise, I feel a lot fitter already. I am enjoying running, getting out with the fresh air and the lovely group make it fun and Conor is a great coach.

Joanna Nowill

2018-10-30T17:32:01+0000

I’m having a wonderful time at Cheltenham Running Club. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging. I have never run before, I’m 60 so this is my last chance. I’ve managed to run far better than I ever thought possible. The programme is excellently paced and Connor is on hand to help you with any questions.

Alice Rees

2018-06-26T21:42:23+0000

I honestly get so much from this club, everyone is super welcoming and friendly! Conors coaching is brilliant and I've massively improved my pace :D 100% recommend!

Jessica Duff

2018-04-16T09:23:31+0000

Really helpful and friendly people and help me with my running 🏃‍♀️

Stuart Stoner

2018-01-05T15:40:13+0000

Kevin Keegan

2018-01-05T12:13:32+0000

I joined the club in January 2017 without any real running experience. The only runs I had done before were in football training and on match days, so no real distance running. I started off on the couch 2 5k programme and by the April I had run my first continuous 5k in a park run. We got taught all about proper technique and so on . By the summer I attempted my first 10k race in the Cheltenham Challenge, and completed it on the hottest day of the year, something I thought I would never do, but thanks to Conor and other members of the club quite a few of us managed this. Since then I have done a few 10k’s a lot of park runs (5k’s) and am lining myself up for the Reading half Marathon in March . This is such a great friendly club, come and give us a go you won’t be disappointed.

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