Shefford Runners

28/04/2026

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If you didn’t get a place this time round please look out for our next C25K starting in September.

COUCH TO 5KM

On Monday 11th May we are starting our next FREE couch to 5 km (C25K) course, consisting of 9 consecutive Monday evenings, designed to take you from a standing start to being able to complete 5km without stopping. It will run every Monday from 11th May to 6th July, at 7:20pm from Samuel Whitbread Academy, and will conclude with a parkrun at 9.00am on Saturday 11th July.

This is perfect for you whether you’ve never run before, or whether you’re returning to running after years off. You need to be 18 or older (we have club members from their 20s to their 70s), a pair of trainers and the willingness to turn up every Monday regardless of the weather, and if possible to practice by yourself during the week.

Our run leaders (Pete, Gina, Sharon, Jonathon) are UK Athletics qualified and DBS checked and they will provide you with all the advice, support and motivation you need to succeed.

It’s completely FREE so what have you got to lose, apart from a few pounds and the odd inch here or there?

If you want to sign up please find below a link to download the free ConnectMyClub App. We use this to book on to all our running sessions including the C25K sessions. You will need to book on to the individual training sessions via the app.

Please MAKE SURE you a) complete the registration form,
and b) agree to the “Code of Conduct”.
The app doesn’t allow you to book on to a session until you do.

Sign Up Form URL:
https://app.connectmyclub.co.uk/clubs/new_members/66630de5?case=b

You will also need the club code which is 5ed03666

Any problems using the app please contact the Club Secretary via Email:
[email protected]

and we use a WhatsApp group to communicate which you may find extremely useful. If you wish to join the WhatsApp group please email the Club Secretary with your mobile number, once you’ve signed up.

We look forward to meeting you at Samuel Whitbread School at 7.20 on Monday 11th May.

24/02/2026

🔥 Damian Hall: Running Forever 🔥
Thursday 16th April | 19:30
Broadway Cinema & Theatre Letchworth

Prepare for a night of extreme endurance, laughs, and jaw-dropping stories with – ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist… and tea fanatic! 🍵

Damian – – takes you on a wild ride through:
Record-breaking ultra-runs across the globe 🌍
Representing Great Britain on the world stage 🇬🇧
Marathons dressed as a toilet (yes, really!) 🚽
Near-death running adventures that will leave you on the edge of your seat ⚡
Discover the secrets to running stronger, going further, and never giving up – because your best years could still be ahead of you.

Book online: https://www.broadway-letchworth.com/theatre/whats-on/damian-hall-running-forever/
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02/01/2026

Each December for the past few years Shefford Runners have had fun “Running the Reindeer”, which is a segment set up on the Strava running app. It maps a route around Purcell Way, Elgar Drive, Britten Road, Tippet Drive and Shefford Millenium. Club members use the opportunity to donate to Crisis at Christmas who provide support for people who are homeless. This year we have raised over £500 bringing our total over the past few years to £1,710 including gift aid. Thank-you to the local residents who have tolerated heavier than usual footfall along their pavements, and Happy New Year to all!

28/11/2025

The club has been contacted by Lily Hulland, who is British U23 and British Indoor Triple Jump Champion. She has launched a range of books to inspire young athletes and to celebrate women in sport.

The picture books are aimed at Primary age children and introduce real British female athletes as role models alongside fun, interactive learning about sport, numbers, measurements, animals & MORE!

Characters include Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, and indoor world champion pole vaulter Molly Caudery.

They are offering a 15% discount for clubs and athletes. So if you are interested then message me (Neil) and I’ll send you the discount code.

https://www.teamrecordbreakers.com/store/product/jazmin-picture-book

08/11/2025

22/08/2025

On Monday 8th September we are starting our next FREE couch to 5 km (C25K) course, consisting of 9 consecutive Monday evenings, designed to take you from a standing start to being able to complete 5km without stopping. It will run every Monday from 8th September to 3rd November, at 7:20pm from Samuel Whitbread Academy, and will conclude with an optional parkrun at 9.00am on Saturday 8th November.

This is perfect for you whether you’ve never run before, or whether you’re returning to running after years off. You need to be 18 or older (we have club members from their 20s to their 60s), a pair of trainers, a basic head/body torch and the willingness to turn up every Monday regardless of the weather, and if possible to practice by yourself during the week.

Our run leaders (Pete, Gina, Jonathon, Neil) are UK Athletics qualified and DBS checked and they will provide you with all the advice, support and motivation you need to succeed.

It’s completely FREE so what have you got to lose, apart from a few pounds and the odd inch here or there?

If you want to sign up please find below a link to download the free ConnectMyClub App. We use this to book on to all our running sessions including the C25K sessions. You will need to book on to the individual training sessions via the app.

Please MAKE SURE you a) complete the registration form,
and b) agree to the “Code of Conduct”.
The app doesn’t allow you to book on to a session until you do.

Sign Up Form URL:
https://app.connectmyclub.co.uk/clubs/new_members/66630de5?case=b

You will also need the club code which is 5ed03666

Any problems using the app please contact the Club Secretary via Email:
[email protected]

and we use a WhatsApp group to communicate which you may find extremely useful. If you wish to join the WhatsApp group please email the Club Secretary with your mobile number, once you’ve signed up.

We look forward to meeting you at Samuel Whitbread School at 7.20 on Monday 8th September.

30/12/2024

On Monday 13th Jan we are starting our next Couch to 5 km (C25K) course, consisting of 9 consecutive Monday evenings, designed to take you from a standing start to being able to complete 5km without stopping. It will run every Monday from 13th January to 10th March, at 7:20pm from Samuel Whitbread Academy, and will conclude with a parkrun at 9.00am on Saturday 15th March.

This is perfect if you’re starting from scratch, or returning to running after years (decades??) of inactivity. All you need is to be 18 or older (we have club members from 20s to 60s), a pair of trainers, a basic head/body torch and the willingness to turn up every Monday regardless of the weather, and if possible to practice by yourself during the week.

Our run leaders (Pete, Gina and Neil) are UK Athletics qualified and DBS checked and they will provide you with all the advice and support you need to succeed.

We will be using the app, ConnectMyClub, to book you into the sessions. So if you want to accept a place please email Jonathon our Club Secretary at [email protected] and he will reply with a link and a club code for you to sign up to the app. It’s completely FREE so what have you got to lose, apart from a few pounds and inches?

Happy New You 🏃 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

24/12/2024

07/10/2024

Standalone 10km (6th Oct 2024)

Front row L to R: David Relf James Van Hinsbergh, Joanna Laikin, Vicky Wright, Deborah Jackson, Josie Blackie, Nicola Fordham, Chris Ball, Alison Wilkinson.
Back row L to R: Benjamin Hing, Billy Bradnum, Kelly Gearing, Neil Truelove, Andy Parkinson, Gordon Grove, Charlotte Fetta, John Adams, Phil Maguire.
Missing from photograph: Megan Alleyne, Cheryl Barsdell, Jo Brabrook, Sharon Castle, Sacha Ellis, Susan Hunter, Tessa Lagerwall, Charlotte Shreeves

31/08/2024

*August 2024 challenge*

I have the following people down as having completed their base lap AND all the intervals. If you think you should be on the list but can't see your name, please message me with the dates you ran them. Thanks.

Bill Dawson
Charlotte Fetta Chris Ball
Gina Gould
James Chapman
Julie Tribe
Kelly Gearing
Phil Maguire
Rebecca Powney
Ruth Jenkins

I'm waiting to hear back from a couple of people who have done the intervals (the hard bit!) but don't appear to have done a base lap. It's possible I may have missed them!

Thanks,
Neil