****As of 2020 onwards, Boathouse Runners are not meeting. ****
Advice on local running groups, where to start and who to go to for advice will be collated through these pages.
Advice on local running groups, where to start and who to go to for advice will be collated through these pages.
The Boathouse Runners
Boathouse Runners warming up!
We are working closely with Active Parks through ParkLives and Run England to provide support to get the local community healthy and active. We have a running group called The Boathouse Runners which meets at 8.30am and 10am on Sundays in Handsworth Park, which is led by our UK Athletics Run Leaders Tonia Clark, John Clinton, Tony Hayes, Roy Greaves and John Hayes. We meet by the Boathouse, located by the Hamstead Road entrance to the park. Details are below. If you would like more information you can sign up for our fortnightly email newsletter below or you can email [email protected].
The running group is free and open to all. If you have not run before it is the ideal way to get started. Our supportive Run Leaders will give you the advice and support to ensure you run to enjoy it and get fit. The motto is: if it hurts, you're not doing it right, and we can help. We aim to make running an enjoyable and social way to improve your fitness, health and wellbeing.
There are many likeminded groups starting up all around the UK, and we will try to bring you details of them as we find them ourselves. Especially if you are not in the area surrounding Handsworth Park. Stay posted, or email the address above to tell us where you are and we can find a running group for you. If you are an absolute beginner to running, you will not be alone with us. Already we have met so many people who have come along for the first time and said something along the lines of "I only walk" and they have all left after happily and gradually (without the use of force) building up short runs combined with walking around the lovely, flat paths around the lake. All you need is comfy clothes, a positive attitude and a touch of bravery just to get through the new. You will be taking a big step but you will be doing so with new friends who know how you feel, because we've all been there ourselves.
The running group is free and open to all. If you have not run before it is the ideal way to get started. Our supportive Run Leaders will give you the advice and support to ensure you run to enjoy it and get fit. The motto is: if it hurts, you're not doing it right, and we can help. We aim to make running an enjoyable and social way to improve your fitness, health and wellbeing.
There are many likeminded groups starting up all around the UK, and we will try to bring you details of them as we find them ourselves. Especially if you are not in the area surrounding Handsworth Park. Stay posted, or email the address above to tell us where you are and we can find a running group for you. If you are an absolute beginner to running, you will not be alone with us. Already we have met so many people who have come along for the first time and said something along the lines of "I only walk" and they have all left after happily and gradually (without the use of force) building up short runs combined with walking around the lovely, flat paths around the lake. All you need is comfy clothes, a positive attitude and a touch of bravery just to get through the new. You will be taking a big step but you will be doing so with new friends who know how you feel, because we've all been there ourselves.
Two of our run leaders, Tony and Tonia, taking part in the Perry Hall Parkrun.
Links for advice and support for running and general health and fitness:
www.parkrun.org.uk
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/perryhall/
Be Active
Active Parks
http://www.ukrunchat.co.uk/
www.runmummyrun.co.uk
www.runbritain.com
The Running Bug
Other local running clubs:
Goodgym
Shabba Runners
Aldridge Running Club
West Bromwich Harriers
Birchfield Harriers
Boldmere Bullets
Birmingham Swifts
City Of Birmingham Striders
City Of Birmingham Orienteering Club
Running equipment and clothing:
Up and Running
Sutton Runner
www.parkrun.org.uk
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/perryhall/
Be Active
Active Parks
http://www.ukrunchat.co.uk/
www.runmummyrun.co.uk
www.runbritain.com
The Running Bug
Other local running clubs:
Goodgym
Shabba Runners
Aldridge Running Club
West Bromwich Harriers
Birchfield Harriers
Boldmere Bullets
Birmingham Swifts
City Of Birmingham Striders
City Of Birmingham Orienteering Club
Running equipment and clothing:
Up and Running
Sutton Runner
