Running Forever Running Club was started in November 2004 by Simon Reach, then owner of Taunton's Running Forever running shop.The initial aim was to take a group of novice runners and train them to run and complete the Taunton Half Marathon the following April. The session was a huge success and the loose collection of runners continued to meet after the half and eventually a decision was made to formalise the club - and so Running Forever Running Club was born!
The club meets twice a week on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings with a formalised structure of groups to cater for different abilities. The emphasis has always been on a friendly running club and while we have had numerous successes at race level our original aim is still the most important. To provide a safe and supportive structure for new and experienced runners. With this in mind our club motto is NOGLB - No One Gets Left Behind! In other words no matter what your ability level, whether you are a budding Paula Radcliffe, or an absolute beginner, we will look after you. The club policy is based around looping, where the front runners will loop back to those runners at the back of the group, thus ensuring that No One Gets Left Behind!
The Running Forever Running Club is affiliated to UK athletics. New runners and guests from other clubs are welcome to run with us. Just make yourself known to one of the organisers on the night. For further information on the benefits of membership of The Running Forever Running Club, or to download an application form, please click here.
If you haven't yet run with the club, please take a look at our Club Times to see when we train, and feel free to turn up to any session. Ask for one of the running councilors, and you will be made to feel very welcome. If you haven't run before, we run beginers courses at various times of the year. Please Contact Us, and we will be pleased advise you. If you've never run before why not join our beginner's group which starts on Wednesday 19th November. The course is structured very gently so you can easily join part way through if you miss the start. Details from here.
NEW!! Club records smashed!
New records for men's Marathon, ladies' Marathon and ladies' Half Marathon
