Community
Every month we celebrate one of our own — the people who make BHX Run Club what it is.
Last month
August 2026
What got you into running?
I started running to get fitter and clear my head, beginning with a Couch to 5K with 'This Girl Runs' before moving on to parkrun. But I didn't truly fall in love with running until I joined BHX. The encouragement and support from the club gave me the confidence to stay consistent and achieve distances I never thought possible. BHX has become so much more than a running club — it's a community, and I'm so glad I took the leap and turned up that first time.
What's your favourite distance?
10k. It's short enough to be enjoyable, but long enough to feel like a real achievement.
What's your dream race location?
The Rome Half. It look amazing!
What is your advice for new runners?
Don't worry about pace. Just keep showing up and stick with it - eventually, running becomes enjoyable.
Favourite post run meal?
BHX Thursdays usually end with pizza!
Archive
July 2026
What got you into running?
After finishing rugby, a number of years passed and the weight gradually piled on. Eventually, I realised I needed to do something about it and set about losing the pounds. Having lost 3.5 stone, I needed something to help keep the weight off, so I started running. First came Couch to 5K, then parkrun, followed by a couple of 10k races. That's all history now though, as I've found my new runing family at BHX.
June 2026
What got you into running?
l'm new to running this year! I've only ever been into strength training, but I wanted to push myself to try something new and outside of my comfort zone. I joined BHX hoping to run a 10k by August, and with the support from the club I've completed the AJ Bell 10k and signed up for Solihull Half Marathon!! Every milestone has given me confidence to do things I never thought I could. If you're thinking about joining a run club or giving running a go, do it!!!
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May 2026
What got you into running?
I have been running for 12 months now. When I started, I was struggling with my mental health and I knew I needed something to help me fight back. Signing up for the Birmingham Half Marathon last year felt like a big step, but it changed everything. I found something I didn't even realise I was missing. Running became my escape, my way of clearing my head, and slowly helping me feel like myself again.