Rochford Running Club

Rochford Running Club Rochford Running Club (RRC) was formed in 2012 to serve the community of Rochford (Essex)

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned ultra-marathon runner, there is a place for you at RRC. Our beginner groups take those new to the sport from not running at all up to 3 miles continuously in 12 weeks (or sooner). Those that catch the bug move into the 'improvers' groups, with many signing up for, and completing, their very first competitive races. Those aiming for more demanding events, such as the London Marathon, will also find the help, advice and assistance they need to cover the distance come race day. We have several experienced members who have completed a number of endurance events - all of whom are keen to show others how to take on an extreme challenge.

What a Way to spend your birthday. 🎁 Our chairman Tom, decided to spend his Birthday not running a parkrun but took it t...
14/09/2026

What a Way to spend your birthday. 🎁
Our chairman Tom, decided to spend his Birthday not running a parkrun but took it to the next level of running/scrambling for 47miles round Lake Windermere on The Lap.
It will be fun they said. It was brutal. The lashing rain from 6am until later, where there were some breaks.
The terrain was challenging mixed with some brutal tough climbs.
The last 3miles felt like the longest ‘just a parkrun to go’ ever.
Feeling like he had a complete body work out. He finished greeted by his no.1 fan, who of course stole the limelight when he crossed the line.
Safe to say he is still moving, just slowly.
Big Well Done to Tom. He shows what true determination is when he is faced with a challenge. He doesn’t go in half hearted. He gets the job done.
Maybe next year he’ll have a normal birthday?? 🎂 🤔

Wow, oh, wow! What a weekend of running! RRC were literally up and down the country running a whole host of events, from...
14/09/2026

Wow, oh, wow! What a weekend of running! RRC were literally up and down the country running a whole host of events, from the usual 5K parkruns on Saturday, to 45mile ultras, to w**e tasting half marathons! Below is what RRC got up to!

Saturday:
Parkrun - as always, many of RRC took on various parkruns far and wide!
“The Lap” - a 45 mile lap of lake Windermere; this was taking on by our chairman Tom (more on that later).
C2C (10 miler) - Rosemary took on the 10 mile version of the C2C ultra route!

Sunday:
Basildon half marathon - Another local half, taken on by Scott, John, Jon, James, Steph, Steve, Jess and Gareth, with Gareth picking up a PB!
New Forest marathon - Gav, and Sean tackled this scenic marathon!
Bacchus half marathon - Rebecca took on a half with a difference! In fancy dress, and stopping off to sample 6 award-winning w**es, with still getting a great time!
Great North Run - Then Simon took on the famous Great North Run!

And finally, taking the RRC shirt over land and sea, Dave was enjoying some running whilst on holiday as well!

What a weekend, and it’s back to it this Tuesday and Thursday! Like what you see? Drop us a DM and join for a month’s free trial!

And just like that, another week has flown by! Last Sunday, RRC took part in the Essex Way Relay Race, tackling 10 diff...
11/09/2026

And just like that, another week has flown by!

Last Sunday, RRC took part in the Essex Way Relay Race, tackling 10 different stages across Essex from Epping Station to Harwich Old Lighthouse. An event that the RRC crew tackle each year, with some of our runners coming back year after year. Well done everyone, and check out our highlight story on instagram for some more snaps!

We then had our usual Tuesday and Thursday sessions, but sandwiched within was the final summer Crown to Crown as well!

Of, course, we now rest today before we parkrun tomorrow, and it’s race day again on Sunday with RRC taking on the likes of the Basildon Half Marathon and also New Forest Marathon! It’s always non-stop for the RRC crew!

…and off the back of that previous post, admin needs to catch-up on a few things we’ve missed out on! Firstly: AGM award...
04/09/2026

…and off the back of that previous post, admin needs to catch-up on a few things we’ve missed out on!

Firstly: AGM awards! In what was both their first years within RRC, both Jess & Sean picked up female and male of the year awards! 👏👏 We’ve already had Sean’s interview and dived into his incredible progress in such a short space of time which was reflected in his award. Jess, was exactly the same; shortly after she joined, she tackled her first half, and has since gone from strength to strength, and even gone on to do her first marathon, and always brings a smile and a laugh to club! Stay tuned for Jess’ interview due out soon!!

We also had Dani picking up the cross country award; attending every event, and absolutely smashing each course; not long now until the new season!

And finally, Shannene picked up the worthy “runners runner award”. A special award, as this is the one that comes directly from your fellow runners! You will recall from previous posts that Shannene has just hit PB after PB and has also come on recently as one of our new coaches too!

Finally, we also had a great turnout at Wickford parkrun last week; we then have Essex Way relay on Sunday, before then also heading into the last Crown to Crown of the summer! A stacked diary for RRC, and there’s still so much to come!

(I think that’s me up to date now! 😬)

“You don't join a running club because you're already a great runner. You join because you want to run, improve, meet pe...
04/09/2026

“You don't join a running club because you're already a great runner. You join because you want to run, improve, meet people and be part of something.”

Admin here 🙋‍♂️, and I’ve been here, there and everywhere with work recently, hence the lack of posts! But actually, I think that showcases exactly what RRC is all about. We’re everyday people, running with other everyday people.

Whether you’re a city worker trying to squeeze in those post-work miles, a busy mum, an experienced ultra runner, someone chasing a PB, or you’re taking your first steps on your running journey; there’s a place for you at RRC. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

And as the nights start to draw in 🌙, there’s never been a better time to come together and run as a group. There’s something about heading out with other people that makes those darker evenings feel that little bit easier. The motivation to get out the door, the conversations along the way, the encouragement when it gets tough, and, of course, having a few laughs along the way.

You don’t have to be fast. You don’t have to be experienced. You just have to want to run.
RRC: all abilities, one club, one running family. 🩵🖤

“Pyramids under the lights”. It was a bumper track session last night with our friends over at Pitsea. On what is now a...
26/08/2026

“Pyramids under the lights”.

It was a bumper track session last night with our friends over at Pitsea.

On what is now a cemented part of our schedule, Jo and Debbie lead the runners through thorough warm-up drills, followed by a tough pyramid effort session.

Even though the evenings are drawing in, there’s something quite magical about running round the track under the twilight sky.

Now, upcoming; we’ve got more efforts this Thursday with a slight change of terrain… on the beach! This brings a real change of dynamic to the session, and then Saturday we head to Wickford for parkrun!

A shoutout to Chairman Tom and also to familiar faces, Ian & Collette on competing and completing the challenging Colne ...
24/08/2026

A shoutout to Chairman Tom and also to familiar faces, Ian & Collette on competing and completing the challenging Colne Valley Marathon yesterday!

At times, it’s bad enough running a marathon, let alone a self navigation one that then becomes an ultra too! 😅

Great running you three! 🫡🖤🩵

The last of the summer trails was upon the members tonight. Finished with a social drink at the Punch Bowl in Paglesham ...
20/08/2026

The last of the summer trails was upon the members tonight. Finished with a social drink at the Punch Bowl in Paglesham
The Punch Bowl, Paglesham, Essex

There was some real true grit last night… and we’re not just talking about the race surface! We had a good turnout for t...
19/08/2026

There was some real true grit last night… and we’re not just talking about the race surface!

We had a good turnout for the final race of the Phoenix Striders Races summer series, and the RRC gang gave it their all! There were smiles on faces all round as PBs were made as the competition heated up!

We’re sad that it’s over but grateful it happened. Roll on 2027!!

A Bath, a Spa; two things runners often love to do after a long run. Well, we had a group of the RRC family head down to...
18/08/2026

A Bath, a Spa; two things runners often love to do after a long run. Well, we had a group of the RRC family head down to Bath this weekend to take on the Two Tunnels event! The gang tackled both the 10K and the half marathon the Sunday, and of course, the parkruns on the Saturday!

A huge well done to everyone (I think for some the runs were fuelled by some local cider…), but a couple of big shoutouts, firstly to Dave who celebrated his birthday over the weekend, but also to both Linda and Dave who came 1st and 5th in their age category placing respectively. Showing us how it’s done 🫡🩵🖤

Preparation is already underway for our next away day, and we’re always wanting to head out and explore different events out there! Any recommendations? Let us know, or drop us a message if you want to be part of our journey together!

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