Benfleet Running Club

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Benfleet Running Club is an running club based in Benfleet,Essex.
Some enthusiastic runners decided to form a running club and Bodycare Running Club was formed in 1984. Bodycare Running Club split from Bodycare Fitness Centre in November 1987 but kept
the name and still met on Bodycare premises until 1 January 1990 when Benfleet Running Club was born. In 1990 the club was a much smaller one indeed. At the AGM in November 1990 it was reported that there were 46 adult members and 19 junior regular runners and between 12 and 20 new members.
The club now boasts a membership of over 300.
Benfleet Juniors Running Club was founded in 2007 and now has over 50 members.
Club purpose
The clubs main aim is to get people running in a friendly atmosphere while training for events
like the London Marathon or for health and fitness.
We promote all local races in our on-line diary and offer training, coaching and guidance to new and old members. Our members take part in road races, trail runs, cross-country, ultra distance races, mountain marathons, orienteering, duathlons and triathlons.
Meeting times
The club meets for training every Tuesday and Thursday (except for Christmas Day and Boxing
Day) between 7:00 — 7:20pm for a 7:30pm start.
Location
The club meets in the Pavilion at the end of Brook Road, Benfleet. Parking is available. The
club sometimes starts the run at another venue for a bit of variety but this is mentioned on
the homepage, on the on-line training schedule and on the run before the change of venue.
Membership Costs
The annual club fee (updated 17.4.09) is:
£12.50 per adult, (which includes your £ 5.00 UK athletics affiliation)
£10.00 per child
There is a small (50p) charge for each adult training run.
You don’t pay annual club fees during your first two club nights.
Benfleet Juniors Running Club
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The club provides opportunities for young people between the ages of 8 and 14 years of age to receive coaching and compete in Road Running, Cross Country and Trail athletics competitions.
All coaching is by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people, and have clearance through the Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure policy.
The club is applying for Sport England's Clubmark, which is awarded to clubs by National Governing Bodies (NGB) when the club is able to demonstrate that it meets the NGBs criteria as to playing programme; safeguarding and protecting children; sports equity and ethics and club management. Clubmark is an acknowledgement that we take these issues seriously and that we are striving to provide a high quality and welcoming environment for young participants in the sport. Our club Junior Co-ordinator, is responsible for ensuring that our child protection policy is implemented and can be contacted should you have any concerns.
We welcome parents to all training and competitions and value your support. We are keen to try and involve parents in the club.
Flora London Marathon Running Club Partner
We are an official Flora London Marathon Running Club partner.
In association with adidas we will help you prepare for your Race Day in April. We have invited the most beginner-friendly running clubs that will welcome you with open arms.
All of the clubs selected are therefore especially chosen by us and are geared up to help you
as a beginner with your preparations and achieve your marathon goals.
The Benfleet 15
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Every year since 1990 The Benfleet 15 open race has attracted thousands of runners onto the Hadleigh Downs in the cold and wet conditions of January.
The course: A challenging 15 mile multi-terrain course, incorporating sections of Canvey sea wall, and the undulating Hadleigh Downs.
"My legs hurt, my feet are blistered and I felt sick at the end. But I finished and it was great. I will be back next year to beat my time. A race worth running"
"This had some of the best organisation I have come across, well marked and excellent marshalls, I will without doubt be back next year, One tip wear fell shoes or something with an aggressive grip. Thanks very much to all those who made this such a pleasure to run"
Coaching
We pride ourselves on our coaching skills, and have over 13 trained UK Athletic endurance coaches. This, coupled with enthuisam an determination has resulted in successful runners competing for Club, County, and Country across UK and the world.
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