run Bristol
Runners of all abilities, from novices to professionals, are being invited to ‘Run Bristol’ in 2009. Throughout the year there will be opportunities for runners to train and prepare for a variety of races
Are You Fit to RunBristol ?
Download a free training plan for the Bristol 10k or Bristol half marathon
RunBristol events calendar 2009
Runners planning to take part in the Bristol 10k or Bristol half marathon are invited to take part in a series of running workshops and weekend training camps.
Guest speakers will include Olympic athletes: Steve Cram; Liz Yelling; Dan Robinson; Tracy Morris and Bristol-based Nick Rose, alongside top coaches Bud Baldaro, Martin Yelling, Bob Ashwood and Nick Anderson.
Bristol University Sports Injury Clinic will also be there to offer free advice.
Free RunBristol workshops
Tuesday May 19 with Steve Cram and Nick Anderson
Tuesday June 23 with Dan Robinson and Tracy Morris
Tuesday August 11 with Bob Ashwood and Nick Anderson
The Workshops will take place at Coombe Dingle Sport Centre, Coombe Lane, starting from 6pm and include an optional run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by question & answer sessions with the guest speakers.
No need to pre register – just turn up on the night.
Weekend training camps
Saturday 4 and/or Sunday 5 April at Ashton Court Estate
Saturday 18 and/or Sunday 19 July at Henbury Leisure Centre / Blaise Castle Estate
The camps offer expert guidance from race training partners and will enable anyone from the novice to the regular runner to improve their training and running, and reach their full potential in the Bristol 10k and Bristol half marathon.
Further information and details of how to sign up for all or part of the weekend training camps can be found on the RunBristol Weekend Training Camp link to the right of this page.
Bud’s coaching blog
Advice from top Athletics coach for Marathon, Bud Baldaro.
Runners Medical Resource
Following concern about the lack of preparation by runners entering marathons and half marathons the organisers and medical teams of some of the larger races have got together and produced an advice sheet published by the London Marathon, which we would strongly advise you to read www.runnersmedicalresource.com
University of Bristol Centre for Sports Exercise & Health
RunBristol is working with the University of Bristol Centre for Sports Exercise & Health who will advise and offer treatment for any injuries or concerns you may have. Visit our advice pages
Have you considered the benefits of joining a running club ?
Most clubs will cater for runners of all abilities from the complete novice to the ‘serious’ runner. For a list of Bristol based running clubs or go to the UK Athletics website www.ukathletics.net to find a club near you.




Advice and tips from the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic
Our regular blog with training advice, articles and tips from our team of experts led by Bud Baldaro
APRIL Saturday 4 and Sunday 5
PDF versions of training schedules to get you through the race
The Training Room from Take to the Streets will provide you with interactive tools to personlaise your training
Detailed health advice on preparing your body for RunBristol
Detailed health advice on preparing your body for RunBristol
UK Road running website for event organisers