Emersons Green Running Club

It's not too late to book onto our couch to 5k programme! There's still a few places left. Get yourself signed up if you haven't already. Can't wait to see you there!

Couch to 5k now available to book!

https://www.emersonsgreenrunningclub.co.uk/join-us/ (couch to 5k is the bottom section)

The full list of dates is as follows:

Monday 13th April
Monday 20th April
Monday 27th April
Tuesday 5th May
Monday 11th May
Monday 18th May
Tuesday 26th May
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 9th June
Saturday 13th June - Graduation

If you'd like more information before signing up please contact us at [email protected]

👧🏻👩👩🏻‍🦰 Women's Wednesday - Topic 1: Safety 👱🏿‍♀️👩🏽‍🦱🧑‍🦳

We were joined this week by Avon and Somerset Police and South Gloucestershire Council to talk about women's safety.

We had a really interesting evening listening to one another's experiences of occasions where we felt unsafe. Unfortunately, far too many of us have been harassed when running, even in the slightest of ways.

We also discussed different ways each of us keep ourselves safe and how men often think it's neurotic, but in reality it's simply a sign of the lengths women have to go to to protect themselves. Fortunately for men, these just aren't considerations they necessarily even think about because they dont have to.

We were given some great information and learnt about different initiatives involving CCTV - the project to put cameras along certain sections of the cycle track and the use of cameras at metrobus bus-stops (did you know there is an emergency button at the pay station, which a control room can then immediately monitor the bus stop CCTV and contact the police if required? - next time you go past a bus stop, have a look!) We came away with plenty of other information and resources, including equipment, apps, how to report incidents and how to report unsafe locations/conditions e.g. overgrown bushes along footpaths.

Take a look at our slides to read some of the things that the women at our club have experienced whilst running, how they keep themselves safe, and how men can support when in making them feel safe.

We'd be interested to know your thoughts on any of the topics in the slides or mentioned here.

Special note: We collectively agreed on the night that we hadn't experienced this from men at our club and didn't feel unsafe with our male club members 💚🖤

Couch to 5k now available to book!

https://www.emersonsgreenrunningclub.co.uk/join-us/ (couch to 5k is the bottom section)

The full list of dates is as follows:

Monday 13th April
Monday 20th April
Monday 27th April
Tuesday 5th May
Monday 11th May
Monday 18th May
Tuesday 26th May
Monday 1st June
Tuesday 9th June
Saturday 13th June - Graduation

If you'd like more information before signing up please contact us at [email protected]

Reminder that its Women's Wednesday on 25th March 7pm - 9pm, at Pomphrey Hill Pavillion where we will be talking all about women's safety.

The local policing and community safety team will be delivering a talk on women's safety, giving everyone an opportunity to discuss how to stay safe whilst running, and how to report any incidents should they occur.

We will then have an interactive session on how strength and mobility can help your running with local PT Caroline Churchman. Bring your gym mats!

Booking now available on the spond app for club members

🎉 Exciting news 🎉

We have a 10K improvers programme dropping soon!

Starting on 26th March we are offering a 10 week programme for anyone looking to improve their 10K performance. We're not just talking PB's, this is for anyone who wants to run further, run more efficiently, run easier.

Focusing on form, efficiency and endurance coaches and have put together a varied programme for 10 weeks (ending 28th May) to help you reach your goals.

Ideally you'd be available for a minimum of 7 our of 10 sessions. Booking will be via spond.

Who's in?! 🫶

🏃‍♂️🚶‍♂️‍➡️ In commemoration of Jeff Galloway 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Today we hear of the sad news of the passing of the pioneer of the run/walk method, also known as 'jeffing'.

Jeff was a lifetime runner who qualified for the US 10,000m at the 1972 Olympic Games. Galloway founded running clubs, shops, camps and travel but was most notable for his method of teaching that not only helped people get in to running in the first place, but also gave countless benefits to even the most seasoned of runners.

Those benefits include, but are not limited to:

* Reduced risk of injury
* Faster recovery
* Increased speed and endurance
* Improved enjoyment
* Better mental and physical control

Here are a selection of photos from our wonderful run/walk group on a few of their adventures both on and off road. Thank you Mr Jeff Galloway 🙏

It's that time of year when our current members are renewing their memberships.

Have you been thinking about joining us too?

We are a friendly bunch, based at Pomphrey Hill, who run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each run has a different focus and you can come to as many or as little of them as you like. We also do some 'social sundays' for anyone wanting a little company on those long runs!

Membership is just £24 a year (wow, amazing right! - cheaper than a starbucks!)

Join us now using the link below https://club.spond.com/landing/signup/EGRC/form/8F5B3366193B4D59A98E72A04194A809

We're teaming up with over at Pomphrey Hill to collect items for the North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank, that is run out of the Resound Centre in Blackhorse. If you are going to parkrun this weekend (Sat 7th Feb) don't forget to bring a little something to donate 😊

Don't worry, we aren't expecting you to run your 5K with it in hand! There will be a drop off point at the Pavillion.

Our annual Light Up The Night events takes place this Thursday, 11th December.

Non-members are very welcome, guest fees are donated to our nominated charity, this year https://www.ripplesofcompassion.com/ and Emersons Green Running Club will donate too based on how many laps of Pomphrey Hill attendees complete within an hour.

NB: Spaces for non-members are limited. Full details and the booking link below.

EGRC Training Session - Light Up The Night: Changing Room 4

Date: 11 dec • 19:00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/egrc-training-session-light-up-the-night-changing-room-4-tickets-1976949828154?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=6a98f7d7f81ea0c1086cd10464b2cdf18c8d387d7217dc97dfc2c2c729c8080fe50499d1d434d0764fa8e8f3459d8175cf4b9047b0d9f3c125600a884feb8f8a2c366167a829cd7196482d2a71

EGRC Training Session - Light Up The Night: Changing Room 4 No minimum requirement to have completed a Couch to 5k/parkrun to attend.