Cheltenham Running and Walking Club
Bishops Cleeve
(13)
Bishops Cleeve
(13)
Cheltenham Running and Walking Club helps people improve fitness and make friends through outdoor exercise and 1-2-1 coaching.
The Head Coach, Conor Graham has been a fitness professional since 2001 and is deeply passionate about helping more people fall in love with sports and healthy living.
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13 customer reviews
Nic
This club has transformed my life. Seriously. The weekly structure is great and you can really improve your running through it. I love the social aspect too. I’ve met many people and made new friends through both running together and the social events. Regular running with the club has also helped me to deal with the stress and challenges life can bring so much better. I highly recommended this club! More...
Joanne Louise
I first became an online member of the club in April 2019. I chose online membership, as my work commitments, wouldn’t allow me to make it to all the club runs. I had just finished the C25K & wanted to increase my distance, run injury free & have good solid advice from an expert. I couldn’t have chosen a better coach. In my first 6mths of membership, following a programme, Conor adapted for me, I ran my first half marathon. His programmes also got me through 3 marathons in less than a year. Not only, did I increase distance, but my speed and technique was much improved too. He is always on hand for advice. This style of coaching has worked perfectly for me. More...
Adi
I found about the club on Facebook and joined it with the intention to find like minded people to start walking with. Within 3 months of joining the club, I joined the running lunch time club. Great bunch of members, still friends with walkers and runners from my 1.5 brilliant time with CRWC. I went onto to do my first 5k, 10k and Half Marathon within my first year of running with customised plan set by coach Conor. Conor helped me through my injuries last year and I went onto do my third Half Marathon. Much recommended club if you are looking to meet your goals as to walking/running and meet like minded people. More...
R Shetty
I joined the Cheltenham running club to become more active and healthy. I started with the C25K program with fellow beginners. Now, 15 months later, I am in a program to help run faster and longer distances. Conor calibrates the programs for me to achieve my personal best while ensuring I am realistic with goals and staying injury free. Members can choose program goals that suit them and also whether they want to run with others or on their own. I would highly recommend due to the flexibility and training quality. More...
Chris Williams
Good coaching guidance and support, plus groups for varying abilities makes this club ideal for both the novice and experienced runner. They also have a good array of social events to attend too. Highly recommended. More...
Bea
Great running club, lots of socials and friendly people.
Conor gives great advice and my running has improved!
James Dent
They were the inspiration behind me starting running for the first time in Oct 2022 and running the London Marathon in April 2023 at age 56!
Zoë
Super friendly, welcoming, social and inclusive club! A variety of sessions and locations and an extremely friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I recommend this club to all of my friends who enjoy exercising but are lacking motivation to do it on their own. More...
Chris Higgins
Cheltenham running club has a very friendly feel to it. Every member I have met during training sessions or events have been approachable and helpful. It really feels like a family atmosphere in this running club, which is very positive for all who join. More...
Mike
Great running club with friendly members. Conor is a great coach who genuinely cares about the members.
Mark spreadbury
A great bunch of people and a well organised Club
Maxine Shadwell
A fantastic club, friendly, informative and motivating. Great for all ages. Perfect for anybody who wants to change their life but needs a little extra motivation.
Mike Stratton
Friendly and approachable running club with a great coach. The club has helped me to make measurable improvements in my running with added benefits of making some friends at the same time.
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
1. Find out what motivates you and where you're at right now.
2. Set some targets and a plan for achieving them
3. Make the progress impossible to ignore.
Success>motivation>implementation>success.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Fall in love with your sport. Dedicate yourself to improving and making friendships which support your pursuit of progress. The more your make decisions based on an identity of an athlete, the more you will love your body and what it can do.
What do you love most about your job?
I am living my dream life. I used to help 20-30 clients via 1-2-1 personal training. Now I help 250-300 clients thanks to my club and coaching programmes. I still love 1-2-1 coaching but limit the number of hours I do to those who are get the best out of me.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I like to do things my way. I love setting up systems and programmes which guide people to the results they want. I
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I have worked so many people over the years, I know how to find your current ability quickly and ensure that progress is safe but obvious. Many trainers have a very warped perspective of just how unfit their clients are and push them too hard too soon.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, if there's anything lockdowns showed me, it's that I can deliver very successful programmes online. We didn't stop running our Couch to 5k or online coaching programmes because so much of the guidance and support takes place online.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We offered Zoom PT and even Virtual Club runs through the pandemic. Most of my coaching is done online or outside so Covid is not much of a threat. The Gym is use is a PT studio so there are rarely more than 4 people using the large space.
Gym based Personal Training
Based out of the Huddle PT Studio in Bishops Cleeve, Conor's PT and S & C sessions teach clients how to train more effectively in the time they dedicate to conditioning work.
Running Technique Coaching
Video analysis, running technique drills and running sets aimed at consolidating new technique cues make for the perfect technique coaching service.
Zoom Personal Training
If time is tight then Zoom PT sessions are a great option.
Learn the exercises via video and perform them alone or with coach supervision and technique correction.
These sessions provide all of the accountability and guidance in a fraction of the time.
Perfectly Paced Running Sessions
If you struggle to get the experience you want from running then there's a good chance that your pacing is off.
Having a coach there to keep you at the right speed for your ability not only shows you how running should feel but provides a guide of how you can pace future runs.
Online Run Coaching
Online coaching is more effective than ever with all communication and guidance provided via online platforms:
- online running programme
- WhatsApp messaging
- video calls
- video feedback on technique
- online conditioning plans you can follow at home or in a gym.
