The Gang of a Lifetime keeps growing… and now we’ve started Sheffield Business Padel too…want in? 🎾🏃♂️
February has been big. Not just in mileage, but in community, connections, and proving once again that Sheffield Business Runners is more than just a run club.
Let’s talk about that social.
🍻 FEBRUARY ‘ANTI-SOCIAL’ RECAP – WHAT A NIGHT!
Neil dubbed it the ‘Anti-Social’ - probably because CrossFit nearly finished him off. In completely unrelated news, his birthday gift this year is a 12-month membership. You’re welcome, Neil.
From testing ASICS trainers to getting absolutely humbled at CrossFit Kelham, from The Bhaji Man’s dangerously good food to raising £175 for TrustLink, it was a night to remember.
And of course, who could forget the Tea Towel Challenge - a game that confirmed we may be decent runners, but when it comes to coordination… let’s just say we won’t be taking up gymnastics anytime soon.
Massive shoutouts to:
👟 ASICS & Up and Running Sheffield – For letting us try out new trainers & gear. (Reminder: You get 10% off when you mention us!)
📹 Tom – For capturing it all with some next-level drone footage… coming soon! (vanguardstudiosltd@gmail.com)
🍛 The Bhaji Man – For fuelling us up properly (some say too properly before the workout).
🏃Paul and Rachel - Local Sheffield running coaches giving us practical tips, advice and exploring how we can use their expertise to better running further.
🏋️ CrossFit Kelham – For reminding us that just because we can run, doesn’t mean we can lift things.
💙 Every single one of you – For showing up, getting involved, and making this gang what it is.
If you missed it, don’t worry - more "Anti-Socials" are on the way! 😆
📅 NEW RUN ALERT – THURSDAYS AT 18:00
We’re adding another SBR run to the calendar! Join us for our new Thursday night run, starting at 18:00 from Waggon & Horses, Millhouses. Perfect for those who can’t make Mondays or just fancy an extra session.🏃♂️
📊 MANY OF YOU HAVE FILLED OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE – HAVE YOU?
A huge thank you to the 18 people who took the time to fill in the SBR Question Sprint—your responses are helping shape the future of the gang! The most common reason people joined? Community, fitness, and not wanting to run alone. Most of you heard about SBR through word of mouth, proving that we’re a club built on great people bringing in great people. Social events and post-run meetups are high on the priority list (no surprises there), and we’ve got more of those coming soon. Most runners have their sights set on a 10K or half marathon this year, and for those training—you're not alone!
If you haven’t filled it in yet, there’s still time: Fill out the Question Sprint
🏃♂️ NEW MONDAY TRAINING SESSION – BUILD STRENGTH, SPEED & FORM! 🚀
Looking to improve your running performance while reducing the risk of injury? Rory from Made to Move is introducing a new 30-minute Monday training session designed to help you run more efficiently, build lower body strength, and increase resilience for future miles and races.
Each week, the session will focus on three key areas:
✅ Running Form – Learn techniques to improve efficiency and reduce strain.
✅ Plyometrics – Strengthen key muscles with dynamic exercises to make you a more resilient runner.
✅ Sprints – Develop speed and explosive power to improve overall performance.
Whether you're new to running or getting back into it, this session will help you progress safely, confidently, and with a reduced risk of injury. Plus, the stronger and more efficient you become, the more enjoyable your runs will be! 💪🏃♂️🔥
🎾 SHEFFIELD BUSINESS PADEL IS A THING NOW
Because we apparently needed another way to keep active together, we’ve set up Sheffield Business Padel. Interested? Ask to join the WhatsApp group and get involved! By summer time it will be BIG!
😂 SBR HITS THE STAGE – COMEDY NIGHT AT THE LEADMILL!
Running isn’t the only thing our gang is smashing - some of our very own Sheffield Business Runners are stepping up to the mic for a brand new comedy night at The Leadmill, raising funds for Dementia UK. 🎤👏
Huge shoutout to Phil, Laura, and Joe for swapping their running shoes for the spotlight. If their stand-up is anything like their mid-run chat, we’re in for an unforgettable night (and hopefully, fewer questionable puns). And knowing SBR, it’s only a matter of time before someone works a shoutout to the club into their set - because tradition is tradition.
Get your tickets, show some support, and let’s turn this into an SBR social! Expect a night full of laughs, great company, and - thankfully - no hill sprints.
More details here: Chuckles for Charity – The Leadmill 🎭✨
🏃♂️ THE RACES ARE CALLING… WHO’S IN?
We’re looking at getting a solid SBR crew together for upcoming races. Whether you’re running, supporting, or just there for the post-race debrief, here’s what’s on our radar:
- Mondays at 16:30 - 92 Burton Road, Kelham Island
- Thursdays at 18:00 – New weekly run at Waggon & Horses, Millhouses
- 23rd of March – Sheffield Half-Marathon 🏃♂️ https://www.runforall.com/events/half-marathon/sheffield-half-marathon/
- 28th and 29th June – Round Sheffield Run 🏃♂️ NOW ON SALE: https://www.roundsheffieldrun.com/
- 28th September – Sheffield 10K - https://www.runforall.com/events/10k/sheffield-10k/
- 7th December – Percy Pud - ticket released in Autumn
Want to run as part of Team SBR? Drop a message in the Race Chat WhatsApp community group - don’t know what we’re on about?...Feel free to ask and we will help you get there!
🛍️ FEBRUARY DISCOUNTS FOR OUR RUNNERS
Because running gear is life. Here’s what’s on offer this month:
- Inov8 Sheffield – £1.00 coffees after ParkRun + 15% off in-store.
- SportsShoes.com – Use code D7A0D0S3V34 for 15% off AW24 products (valid until 01/03/25, exclusions apply).
- Up and Running – 10% off full-price items when you mention SBR.
STAY CONNECTED
SBR is growing, evolving, and somehow still finding new ways to keep moving. Whether it’s running, padel, or comedy nights—this gang is something special.
See you at the next run! 🏃♂️💼✨
Sheffield Business Runners
