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WOW! What a finish to a most turbulent week. Our 0-5 courses finished today Friday 13th March and all our runners showed great strength and enthusiasm in completing a 5km run. We had over 45 runners on the streets of Wanstead, Loughton and Chingford running, some were new runners to the course and others returning. They all had a great run and enjoyed every moment of the course even when they got soaked by a torrential downpour! They are proper runners now. The RTB team have

​‘Running – you’re joking, right?’ Friends and family were astonished when I told them I was going to do the 0-5k beginners running course. I wasn’t surprised; I’d questioned myself from the first time the little seed started to grow. I was 55 years old, very overweight and I hadn’t done any significant exercise since school. I decided I needed to try and get fitter. I’d heard of Run To Be and its ethos of inclusivity and that anyone will be welcome. I wasn’t sure how this wo

Our latest 0-5k courses graduated last week and saw over 60 runners make it to the magic 5k milestone and earn their RTB water bottles! We are so proud of each and every one of them! Some of our runners haven't run for years and some would say they have never really run at all but just look at them! Runners every one! Here is what some of our runners had to say: "A HUGE thank you for the inspiration, companionship & quite a lot of laughs. I'm so thankful that this lovely cre

Meet our latest 0-5k graduates who received their medals as a reward for weeks of hard work and determination. At the start of these courses, many of the participants questioned if they could take up running but look what they achieved! We would like to say a huge congratulations to each and every one of them, they have done themselves and Run To Be proud. Next stage for some of our graduates is to take on our 5k Improvers course which starts on 24 June in Chingford or even

I thought I'd share my story... I joined run to be in September 2016. I was very nervous and even though the advert said it was for beginners, I thought yeh but you've not met me. I really can't run... not even for a bus or to chase a £10 note down the street but I thought hay I'll give it a go and what can one week hurt... I'll just see what it's like and then drop out. I still wasn’t sure even once I’d signed up and many times in the week before considered dropping out as I

I’m Martin, a 52 year old London licensed taxi driver. I generally eat the wrong things and because of my job, spend most of my life seated. Run To Be first came to my attention around March 2017. I was walking my dog when I saw my neighbour, my wife’s oldest friend Merissa, out jogging. She told me that she’d enrolled in a running club, with the aim of eventually running 5k. Knowing Merissa as I had for some years, I was surprised to learn a couple of months later, that she’

Our latest 0-5K runners have successfully completed their 5K run and here are some photos of their victorious moment. We take pride in supporting our runners and helping them to believe that anyone can be a runner if they really set their mind to it. We are starting all over again in May with daytime and evening courses running in Chingford and Loughton. Click here to view all our running courses. If you feel like you want to give running a go and have never had the courage t

Due to popular demand, we have changed the Chingford 0-5k AM running course back from Mondays to Fridays. The next Chingford AM course starts on Friday 22 April 2016 and finishes on Friday 17 June. Please note: there will be no session on Friday 3 June (school half term). Click here for more information and to register for the course. #05krunningcourse #chingfordrunningcourse

Just completed the 0-5k and absolutely loved it, I would recommend it to anyone! Great coach and mentors, I never thought I'd see myself as a 'runner!' 5 stars. Loren Glover, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

Finished my 8 week 0-5k today and never thought it possible! Thoroughly recommend and will definitely keep running. 5 stars. Caroline Fullbrook, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

I really loved this course - everyone was so supportive and the mentors were lovely. Would highly recommend. 5 stars. Rosie Leigh Revan, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

I personally couldn't run to the nearest bus stop before I joined run to be. Today only 8 weeks on I have accomplished 5km. The support and drive the team gave was first class. We had so many laughs on our journey. Loved every week. Thank you to all involved. I have also met some amazing people. Xx 5 stars Karley J Smith, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

We are pleased to announce our next 0-5k course in Loughton, starting 20 April 2016. This will be an 8 week course aimed at people with little or no running experience or those returning to running. The course costs £40 for 8 x 1 hour classes. The course will run every Wednesday from 20 April 2016 until 15 June 2016. (Please Note: there will be no session on Wednesday 1 June due to the half term). We will be meeting in the car park of Loughton Leisure Centre, Traps Hill

We are pleased to announce our next evening 0-5k course in Chingford, starting 21 April 2016. This will be an 8 week course aimed at people with little or no running experience or those returning to running. The course costs £40 for 8 x 1 hour classes. The course will run every Thursday evening from 21 April 2016 until 16 June 2016. (Please Note: there will be no session on 2 June due to half term). We will be meeting Frankie & Benny's car park, New Road at 7:00 pm for

We are pleased to announce our next morning 0-5k course in Chingford, starting 18 April 2016. This will be an 8 week course aimed at people with little or no running experience or those returning to running. The course costs £40 for 8 x 1 hour classes. The course will run every Monday morning from 18 April 2016 until 20 June 2016. (Please Note: there will be no sessions on 2 May or 30 May due to bank holiday and half term). We will be meeting in the reception area of Ch

I started Run To Be during the summer as a non runner and I am now able to run 5k. It's an amazing group with so much support and guidance. I am so glad I am part of the Run To Be community. Jez Gaia Sue Gnik, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

Run To Be is just the best, Lovely friendly people, Anyone wanting to run can join the RTB Team. Everyone helps everyone; no one gets left out and you get to meet great friends too. Don't delay and sign up today. Jennifer Devlin, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

Fantastic community. I hadn't run since primary school and now run 2-3 times a week. 5 stars. Claire Price, via Facebook #05krunningcourse

The ethos of Run To Be is one of inclusion for all and encouragement. I was very nervous about running and having done two of the courses (0-5k and 5k+) I feel so motivated and supported. I always said that I can't run to save my life - I now feel, YES I CAN DO IT - thanks to RTB! Marita Keremezo, via Facebook #05krunningcourse #chingfordrunningcourse

First time I have ever run for more than a bus tonight. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Such a fantastic group and so friendly. Felt supported and motivated all the way. Gill Hand, via Facebook #05krunningcourse