Blackwater Valley Runners

Blackwater Valley Runners Blackwater Valley Runners are a social running club with around 300 members based in Aldershot.

17/06/2026

💙💛 BVR Wins of the Week 💙💛

What do you get when you combine runners, horses, river crossings and some seriously tough Welsh hills?

An unforgettable adventure! 🐎🏃

A huge congratulations to Isabella, Kat, Cora (with Mike’s support) who took on the Man vs Horse Marathon Relay in Mid Wales this weekend.

This unique event sees runners sharing the course with horses across challenging trails, river crossings and plenty of hills. The team even managed to beat their friend Deb and her horse Polly… although this year, the overall winner was still a horse! 😄🐴

With stunning scenery, challenging climbs and plenty of unforgettable moments along the way, it certainly looked like an event to remember.

A fantastic achievement and another brilliant example of the adventures our BVR members get up to beyond the club runs.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Isabella, Kat, Cora on an incredible day out representing Blackwater Valley Runners! 💙💛

08/06/2026

💙💛 BVR Wins of the Week – Nathan Persaud 💛💙

This week’s BVR Win goes to Nathan Persaud, who took on the inaugural Alice Holt Half Marathon hosted by Wild Deer Events.

A challenging course through the beautiful Alice Holt Forest, with over 1,000ft of climbing, woodland trails and plenty of hills, made this a true test from start to finish.

Nathan crossed the line in an impressive 28th place out of 79 runners in the half marathon – a fantastic result on such a demanding course. 👏

The race wasn’t without its adventure either… Nathan (along with around 30 other runners! 😅) briefly went off course before finding his way back thanks to the event’s excellent marshals and signage.

A special shout-out to fellow BVR members Lucy Evans and Donna Marion, who were out marshalling and cheering runners on throughout the day. 💙💛

Nathan credits the club’s Friday Hills sessions with Dave and Josh for helping prepare him for this event – proving that those tough hill reps really do pay off!

Congratulations Nathan on another fantastic performance and for flying the BVR colours with pride. 👏🏃‍♂️

✨ Have you had a BVR Win this week? we’d love to celebrate it. Send us your photos and story! 💙💛

💙💛 BVR Running Spotlight – Rachael Davies 💛💙Running has always been part of Rachael’s life, growing up with a mum who co...
07/06/2026

💙💛 BVR Running Spotlight – Rachael Davies 💛💙

Running has always been part of Rachael’s life, growing up with a mum who competed as an international athlete.

As a youngster, Rachael competed for Hounslow AC, enjoying everything from 800m races to the 100m sprint. However, she drifted away from the sport in her late teens before rediscovering running in her late twenties through the occasional parkrun.

After becoming a mum, running became an important part of her weight-loss journey, but it soon grew into much more than that.

Today, Rachael runs at least six times a week and can often be found pounding the streets of Aldershot and Tongham alongside her husband and running partner, Robbie. 😊

Her proudest achievement came last year when she achieved a goal many runners only dream about — becoming part of the 1% Marathon Club by completing her first marathon at the age of 40.

Despite once preferring shorter distances, Rachael now proudly calls the marathon her favourite race distance and loves the challenge and structure of marathon training.

Looking ahead, her goal is simple:

🎯 Stay injury-free and chase a new Parkrun PB this summer.

When asked what keeps her motivated, her answer was easy:

💙 Her son — staying fit and healthy so she can run, play and make memories with him for years to come.

Congratulations Rachael. Your journey shows that it’s never too late to set new goals, challenge yourself and achieve something extraordinary. 💙💛

👏 Show Rachael some BVR love in the comments!

06/06/2026

To celebrate Global Running Day, we asked our amazing team members to share their favourite running photo and the story behind it.

From training runs and race days to scenic routes and personal achievements, each photo captures a special moment in their running journey.

Thank you to everyone who shared their memories. We hope you enjoy this collection as much as we did!

02/06/2026

Monday nights are for the track! 🔥

Hard work, great coaching, and an amazing group of runners all pushing each other to be better.

Well done everyone on another strong session. 👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

💙💛 BVR Running Spotlight – Joshua Langham 💛💙Joshua’s running journey began while studying at Bournemouth University, whe...
01/06/2026

💙💛 BVR Running Spotlight – Joshua Langham 💛💙

Joshua’s running journey began while studying at Bournemouth University, when he started running to explore more of the coastline and surrounding area.

What started as a simple way to get outdoors soon became a passion for performance and personal improvement.

Joshua’s favourite race distance is the 5K, where he has achieved an incredible 15:43 personal best, but his talents extend far beyond shorter distances.

Recently, Joshua completed the London Marathon in a superb 2:37, securing qualification for the British Championship Wave in 2027 — an achievement that reflects years of dedication, consistency and hard work.

From coastal runs as a student to competing among some of the country’s fastest marathon runners, Joshua’s journey is a fantastic example of what commitment and belief can achieve.

Congratulations Joshua – we’re proud to have you representing Blackwater Valley Runners. 💙💛

👏 Show Joshua some BVR love in the comments!

29/05/2026

A little throwback to Wednesday’s first away run of the year to Greywell 💙💛

Beautiful trails around Odiham, great company, plenty of smiles, and a well-earned stop at the Fox & Goose for chips and onion rings! 🍟🧅😋

Running is always better together. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

25/05/2026

💙💛 BVR Wins of the Week 💛💙

Another incredible weekend of achievements from our BVR family 👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🔥 Martyn completed the Fox Trail Marathon
🔥 Sally completed the Fox Trail Half Marathon
🔥 Paula completed the Edinburgh Marathon
🔥 Stuie smashed the Bushy 10K
🔥 Chris completed the Rebellion Marlow 10K

From marathons to trail races and 10Ks, every mile tells a story of dedication, courage and determination 💪

Whether it’s chasing PBs, tackling new distances, or simply getting to the finish line — every achievement matters and every runner inspires our community 💙💛

So proud of you all 👏

✨ If you’ve had a BVR “Win of the Week”, send us your photos and story — we’d love to celebrate you too!

🌟 BVR RUNNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟This week we shine the spotlight on David Hamed 💙💛David’s running journey began 10 years ago wh...
23/05/2026

🌟 BVR RUNNING SPOTLIGHT 🌟

This week we shine the spotlight on David Hamed 💙💛

David’s running journey began 10 years ago when his 9-year-old niece became seriously ill.

Wanting to do something meaningful, he decided to take on the London Marathon for the Children with Cancer charity — an incredibly ambitious goal at the time considering his age, weight, and general fitness levels.

But after 18 months of training, David completed his very first London Marathon in an amazing 4:19… and from that moment, he was hooked 🏃‍♂️🔥

Since then, David has gone on to complete many more marathons and achieve something truly extraordinary…

⭐ 6 Star Marathon Major Medal Holder ⭐
London • Boston • Berlin • Chicago • New York • Tokyo

And every single one achieved as a qualifier 👏👏

💥 Biggest challenge:
The last 14 months have brought two consecutive Achilles injuries, but David is making great progress and is determined to come back even stronger.

🎯 Next goal:
To go sub-20 minutes for 5K by the end of 2026 🔥

💛 Running is proof that it’s never too late to challenge yourself, transform your fitness, and achieve incredible things.

Massive respect to David Hamed 👏💙💛

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