Great new bar on Druid Street SE1 ≠================== London City Runners appeared recently as the new home for the running club. I found it by chance near another bar on Druid Street & was happy to find that runner or not I was welcomed to drink craft beers, shots and pretty darn good coffee. It's the kind of place I'd find back in the USA... Quiet enough to chat when I'm there early and vibrantly full of runners & locals at other times. Just because (as is right now on a Thursday night at 7:45pm) it appears empty, it's because 50 or so runners are out on a 5K sprint. A quick chat with Tim behind the bar suggests great times ahead with scheduled 70s / 80s & 90s nights & other themed nights. Local beers, local people......
Read moreI found this club from googleing around as after some medical issues I was on medication and collapsed whilst running in London and did not want to run alone ! And WOW did my misfortune of collapsing turn out to be a blessing in disguise !!! THIS IS THE BEST MOVE I HAVE MADE SINCE MOVING TO LONDON !! What an amazingly friendly bunch of very diverse people and running ability's ! I have been a member for over a year now and truly feel like I have a running family in London with these guys and gals ! The running is brilliant but the social aspect is better and our new home is amazing ! Thank you Tim and Kerry in particular but than you to all the club who make it...
Read moreA fantastic free running club for all abilities - they really make you feel welcome no matter your pace. Since I joined, my running has significantly improved and I’ve met loads of new people. Everyone has been so encouraging and supportive, so I’d highly recommend this club. If you are just starting to run, City Runners is a great club to join for support in reaching your goals. There are 3 sessions a week - on Tuesday, you can choose either a 5, 6, or 10K loop around the Thames, on Thursday, intervals are held at a local park, and Sundays is a 10K along the Thames towards Greenwich and back, with some people doing longer runs of 11...
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