Meet our local Running Club..

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents Feature – Burton Road Runners.

Who are we?

We are a running club based in West Didsbury, established this summer by Mike, a resident of Burton Road. We meet outside The Met pub on Burton Road every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Our typical run is around 5km at a steady pace, aiming to maintain conversation throughout (or at least give it a good try!).

How is started?

The club was initiated by me (Mike) and a few friends. Inspired by the recent running ‘craze’, we decided to head out for a run as a household. Upon returning, we thought, why not make this a regular event and invite others to join? So far, we’ve organised 10 runs and have welcomed over 30 individual members. We’ve also started an Instagram account and a Strava group to log all of our success so far!

Where do we run?

Our usual route takes us down Burton Road towards the river, running alongside it before looping back up. However, we love exploring new routes of varying distances based on the group’s preference.

Why you should join:

Our motto is ‘Every Stride Welcome’. We believe this encapsulates our desire for people of all abilities to join us. Whether you’ve completed 10 marathons or never embarked on a run before you’re welcome here. Running is not only a way of improving fitness but also a great means of socialising. Feedback from members suggests that they have enjoyed getting out in the evenings and taking their minds off the challenging times we’re living in. Occasionally, we stick around after the run and stop at the pub for a drink.

How do I join?

Joining is simple! All you need to do is sign our waiver form, which can be found on our Instagram, and then just turn up!

Links:

Instagram – @burtonroadrunners

Strava – //strava.app.link/P2GzRYX0eKb

Eddie – Friday 23rd August 2024. (Text & picture supplied by Mike).