Running

Hello!We are one of the friendliest clubs at Barts that welcomes runners of all abilities from the medical and dental schools as well as allied courses. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned runner, our training sessions and races throughout the year can help you achieve your goals!  We are five time winners of the United Hospitals Bannister Cup!   Association Dinner Awards - "Most Improved Club" (2019/20)                                                      "Committee of the Year" (2020/21)Taster SessionNo matter your ability, come to the first FREE track taster session of the year on 30/09/2021TrainingOur regular sessions are: Wednesday: anti-injury training in the BLSA exercise room @1:00pm Thursday: interval training with a coach at the London Marathon Community Track @6:00p.m. Saturday: Parkruns hosted across London @9:00am Sunday: morning social run @9:00am, followed by coffee*Check out our Facebook page for week to week training and social event details*Equipment: Running trainersCommitment levels required:We pride ourselves on the fact that we cater for athletes of all abilities.Come to any amount of running and social events as your heart (and legs) desire!If you are committed to other sports, definitely come to any of our sessions and races to improve your general fitness.CompetitionsLUCA (London Universities and Colleges Athletics) organise various fixtures that allow London Universities to compete against each other. For example: LUCA Cross Country series on five Wednesday afternoons in parks around London for all abilities, and we enjoy going for a drink and pizza social afterwards LUCA Indoor Athletics series LUCA Outdoor Atheltics seriesOther events: BUCS National Cross Country Championships – location TBC, February 2022 Vitality Big Half – March 2022 London Marathon – date TBC Other 5K & 10K races, Fell races and marathons/half-marathons held locally and afar for you to develop and work towards your personal goals or just take part in a one off event!Club Socials Fresher’s Curry on Wednesday 22nd of September Multiple Cheese and Wine evenings throughout the year - a club favourite! Christmas dinner in December Various Wednesday ‘tables’ events at the Griff Inn Various pre-run pasta parties and post-run coffees and brunches Club Tours - one domestic (BUCS tour) & one international in EasterHow to get involved1. Join the Facebook group and get in contact with the club committee members2. Attend the taster session - this first session is free! (see above)3. Purchase your subs - on this page under 'join', at the Hub (Mile End), or BLSA reception (Whitechapel)4. Enjoy! Attend the training sessions and sign up for the various competitionsCOVID-19The safety of our members comes first and foremost for us, and we're committed to providing our training and social events in a COVID-19 safe environment. Our policy for doing this will always reflect the current goverment guidelines, and may involve the use of test and trace, mask wearing or social distancing, for example, where appropriate.Personal FitnessQMSU offers a gym on the Mile End campus, Qmotion, as well as a sister-gym in Charterhouse Square, Fitness to Practice, both with competitive student membership rates. This is ideal for students who want to purchase a gym membership - which is separate from a Club Sport subs - to improve and maintain peak physical fitness.With every gym membership, you get a free 60 minute one-to-one session with trained instructors which includes: A personalised gym programme tailored to your own fitness goals; A full demonstration of exercise and techniques, and guidance on resistance machines; Information and advice on nutrition; A 60 minute review session every 6-8 weeks to re-evaluate and re-customise a new programme to avoid plateaus.Contact DetailsPresident - Callum Campbell (running@bartslondon.com)Cross Country Captain - Liam VandammeRoad and Track Captain - Nayana JainTreasurer - Ga KitadaPublicity Officer - Mina KarampelaSocial Secretaries - Natalia Falcón Joven & Benedict NowakAlumni Officer - Bethan HarrisVolunteering & Fundraising Officer - Chris HarropWelfare Officer - Julius von Abendorff For more photos check out our Instagram page and Facebook page!