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.

Bristol City Council

Are you fit to RunBristol?

Our range of fitness articles and tools will help you prepare for the 2009 Run Bristol series events