Join Our Club
We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and the useful tips we have learned on the road and trail.
Bude RATs welcome anyone interested in running who would like to join in on one (or more) of our weekly running sessions.
If you think you might like to join but are not sure, come and give us a try one Tuesday or Thursday evening. You can find us at the Bude Surf Life Saving Club on Crooklets Beach around 18:20 (the sessions start at 18:30). Please let us know in advance as it helps us to ensure that you have a really good experience on your first outing with us.
We aim to have 3 groups each led by a qualified run leader with the following pace (distance):
9 minute mile (6-6.5 miles)
11 minute mile (5-5.5 miles)
13 minute mile (4-4.5 miles)
Please note that you will be expected to be able to run 4.5 miles in an hour. We do periodically run sessions for new runners such as Couch to 5k/10k which would be posted separately on this site and Facebook.
We also meet on Thursday evenings at the same time and venue but these sessions have more of a training focus and typically involve speed intervals or hill reps, which are designed to be run at your own pace and so cater for a range of abilities.
Where we run/train depends on many factors including the weather, wind and the abilities of those who turn up. In summer it tends to incorporate off-road and coast path routes whereas for winter evenings we are more dependent on street-lit areas. The coordinator for that evening will slot you into a suitable group and the group would love to show you one of our local runs. In autumn and winter months all runners are required to wear high viz attire and a head torch (or similar).
We support runners at all running levels to achieve their wishes and goals whether it is simply to become healthier and fitter in their lives or complete a particular challenge or race.  We do this through a positive, inclusive, friendly and encouraging environment.
For runners visiting Bude and wishing to join in one or more of our evening sessions,  you could join us for 4 free sessions over an 8-week period before paying for a membership, we would be very pleased to see you.
If you would like to become a member (or renew an existing membership) please visit SiEntries to fill in a membership form.
When you are ready to enter races as a Bude RAT please take a read of our Race Entry Disclaimer
