More about running

Running is an exercise that can be enjoyed by most people and is popular with those who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

There are a number of running and jogging groups in Hinckley and Bosworth. These groups are for beginners looking to start running, as well as individuals wanting to increase their fitness levels, or people aiming to join their local running club.

Most new runners start out using a run/walk technique because they don't have the endurance or fitness to run for extended periods of time. There’s no need to worry about what level you’re at, as you can work at your own intensity. 

Running sessions are supported by qualified run leaders who create a safe and friendly environment for all to get involved. See below for your local running groups in Hinckley and Bosworth.

Barlestone St Giles Running Club:

• Location: Barlestone, meet at Barlestone St Giles Football Club
• Details: Offering beginner and advanced sessions and a junior section (Junior Saints)
• Facebook page: Barlestone St Giles Running Club, barlestoneruns (facebook.com)
• Email Tony at: Barlestonerunningclub@gmail.com

Desford Striders:

• Location: Desford, meet at Sport in Desford
• Details: Offering complete beginner and advanced sessions, opportunities to compete in road and cross-country races, currently at over 200 members of all ages and abilities
• Website: desfordstriders (desfordstriders.co.uk)
• Facebook pages: Desford Striders, desford.striders (facebook.com)
• Contact Sarah at: dsrc.inform@gmail.com

Market Bosworth 1485 Runners

• Location: Market Bosworth, various locations
• Details: Aimed at local people who want to take part in social running with those of the same ability to improve their fitness. Offering two groups:
  • Novice/intermediate – designed to increase your confidence and get you moving, can be walked, jogged or a combination of the two
  • Intermediate/advanced - for those who have some jogging/running experience
• Currently also seeking run leaders (information coming soon on Hinckley and Bosworth Facebook page)
• Facebook: Market Bosworth 1485 Run Together, groups (facebook.com)

Hinckley Running Club

• Location: Hinckley, various locations
• Details: Provides a focus for regular running including access to the Leicestershire league races and a cross-country series. Tuesday evenings include speed work, hill sessions, long reps, timed runs. Thursday evenings offer longer runs between six and eight miles. Also offer a run and talk scheme from trained mental health ambassadors and a womble group involving regular litter picks. There is separate membership for beginners and non-beginners
• Website: hinckleyrunningclub.com
• Facebook page: Hinckley Running Club, www.facebook.com/HinckleyRunningClub (facebook.com)
• Contact Elizabeth Aspden-Mansfield by emailing: secretary@hinckleyrunningclub.com

Solely beginner and Couch to 5K groups:

Walk2Run21 Barlestone

• Location: From Barlestone St Giles Football Club
• Details: £20 for a nine-week 5K course
• Contact: Tony at barlestonerunningclub@gmail.com or onetony010@gmail.com

(Please note, in the event the course has finished, or spaces are restricted, you can still contact the relevant leader to be signposted to alternative opportunities)

Most of these courses are road routes and will only take place off road if the roads are too icy for safety.

Last updated: 24/09/2024 14:15