Community
Every month we celebrate one of our own — the people who make BHX Run Club what it is.
Last month
September 2026
What got you into running?
A keen runner - Nikki - took me on a gentle 1k jog around the block. It was the first time I had run since school - almost 60 years previously! One day I was jogging through Brueton Park and met some runners who told me about BHX, and I discovered how much more enjoyable it is running with a friendly and supportive group.
What's your favourite distance?
I think it is going to be the half marathon! I'm about to do my third - I found the first two quite therapeutic - much to my surprise!
What's your dream race location?
I was born in Newcastle, so the Great North Run.
What is your advice for new runners?
Get the best running shoes you can possibly afford.
Favourite post run meal?
Coffee and cookies.
Archive
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.
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.