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!
"Committee of the Year" (2020/21)
No matter your ability, come to the first FREE track taster session of the year on 25th September 2024!
Training
Our regular sessions are:
- Wednesday: interval training with a coach at Mile End Athletics Track @16:00.
- Saturday: Parkruns hosted across London @09:00.
- Sunday: morning social run @09:00, followed by coffee
*These will all be advertised on the Running Freshers and Running is Funning Whatsapp groupchats*
Equipment: Running trainers
Commitment 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.
Competitions
LUCA (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 series
Other events:
- BUCS National Cross Country Championships – location TBC, February 2025
- Vitality Big Half – September 2024
- 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!
- London Marathon – April 2025
Club Socials
- Fresher’s Curry on Wednesday 18th of September
- Multiple Cheese and Wine evenings throughout the year - a club favourite!
- Christmas dinner in December
- Wednesday ‘Tables’ events at the Griff Inn
- Wednesday evening non-drinking socials
- Various pre-run pasta parties and post-run coffees and brunches
- Club Tours - one domestic (BUCS tour) and one international at Easter
How to get involved
1. Follow our instagram page: blrunning
2. Come to our fresher's curry on Wednesday 20th September!
3. Attend the taster session - this first session is free! (on 25th September 2024)
4. Purchase your subs - on this page under 'join' or in person at the SU Hub in Mile End
5. Enjoy! Attend the training sessions and sign up for the various competitions
Personal Fitness
QMSU 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 Details running@bartslondon.com
Co-Presidents -
Joseph Thompson (
07415 484682) and Charlotte Adamo
Cross Country Captain - Tahreem Sajjad
Road and Track Captain - Philip Walsh
Treasurer - James Siswick
Social Secretaries - Thomas Japes
Alumni Officer/Welfare Officer - Diya Launay
Volunteering & Fundraising Officer - Arvind Badri