PBs, Podcasts & Pushing limits – what a month!
March has been HUGE for Sheffield Business Runners—whether it’s smashing PBs, stepping up on stage, or diving into new challenges, this crew continues to impress. Let’s get into it! 🚀🏃♂️
🏃♂️ Sheffield Half Marathon – SBR Shows Up! Plus, Goals & Why We Run
The Sheffield Half Marathon was a massive success for SBR, with so many runners achieving personal bests, first-time finishes, and incredible fundraising efforts. But beyond the times and medals, what stood out most was the diversity of reasons people ran.
For some, it was about fitness. For others, chasing a PB, fundraising, or simply supporting a friend. Every reason is important and worth celebrating. 💙
Recently, SBR has encouraged runners to set and share three goals before an event. This approach helps reduce pressure, build confidence, and ensure everyone finishes with a win—no matter the outcome.
🏁 The Power of 3 Goals
🥉 BRONZE: A goal that will be achieved no matter what—enjoying the race, finishing strong, or high-fiving supporters.
🥈 SILVER: A slightly more challenging target, like beating last year’s time or raising a set amount for charity.
🥇 GOLD: The dream goal if everything goes perfectly—setting a PB, placing in an age category, or hitting a time target.
This mindset helped so many SBR runners feel positive post-race, regardless of the numbers on the clock. A special mention to Sam, who fought through an injury with the full force of Sheffield’s support behind him—Proof that this club isn’t just about running—it’s about showing up for each other. 💪
With more races on the horizon, why not try setting your own three goals for your next event? Feel free to drop them in the Race Chat WhatsApp and let’s celebrate every single achievement! 📣
🎤 Comedy Night – Chuckles for Charity
What a night. What a crew. What a cause.
SBR showed up in full force, taking over three full rows at The Leadmill, but the real stars of the night were Phil, Laura, and Joe, who bravely stepped onto the stage and absolutely stole the show.
For months, they worked tirelessly—writing, practicing, and refining their sets—pouring hours of dedication, vulnerability, and personality into their performances. And when the spotlight hit, they delivered. They made us laugh, they made us proud, and they raised an incredible £10,000+ for Dementia UK.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support…it was another brilliant night! Afterwards Hannah secured a pinky promise from Sam to actually turn up and run with the gang. As for Jake? We’re still working on him. 😆 👏 💙👏
🎾 Sheffield Business Padel – 2nd Event Done & Dusted!
Our second Sheffield Business Padel event was a hit, and we even saw some of our runners trying their hand at this fast-growing sport. Andy’s jokes in Whatsapp, however, didn’t land quite as well as his backhand. 😂
If you fancy giving padel a go, drop us a message to join the WhatsApp group! Get in now before the new courts arrive—it’s only getting bigger from here!
🎙️ SBR on the "What The Fartlek" Podcast!
Our very own Hannah, James, and Sam took to the airwaves, appearing on the What The Fartlek podcast! They chatted about all things Sheffield Business Runners—how we’ve grown, the power of community, and a few things in between!
Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Series 17, episode 6, available on Spotify, apple and probably beyond.
❄️ We’re on ITV and in a film festival?!
Leanne, Lauren and Pete took on the slopes and somehow ended up on ITV! What started as a casual trip has now turned into Sheffield Business Snowboarding Club—because apparently, we don’t have enough sports going on already. 😂 Plus if that’s not enough, spot Sheffield Business Runner merch, modelled by Leanne and Rory who made the final cut in ‘Sheffield’s Missing Summat’ film at the Shaff festival.
🏃♂️ Regular Runs – Join Us!
SBR is more than just race days—we meet every week for runs that suit all levels:
📍 Monday Session – 16:30 warm up for 16:45 set off
- Meeting at 92 Burton Road, Kelham Island
- Whether you fancy a laid-back run with a focus on community, conversation, and enjoying the miles to a mix of structured workouts with our strength and speed sessions to help you become a stronger runner.
📍 Thursday Session – 17:45 warm up, 18:00 set off
- Meeting at Waggon & Horses, Millhouses
- A laid-back run with a focus on community, conversation, and enjoying the miles.
📍 Saturday Parkrun Meetups
- Join the crew at various Parkrun locations across Sheffield and beyond - see the ‘Parkrun’ chat to get involved!
Want to get involved? Just turn up or drop us a message to find out more!
🏃♂️ Shoutout to James – His Epic Challenge!
Some challenges are so huge that just attempting them is an achievement in itself. This month, James set out on an unbelievable mission—running from John O’Groats to Land’s End. That’s over 800 miles of relentless running, pushing limits most of us can’t even imagine.
Unfortunately, due to injury, he had to pull out partway through—but let’s be real, what he achieved was nothing short of incredible. It takes guts, determination, and sheer resilience to take on something of that scale, and James did exactly that.
The whole SBR gang is in awe of what he attempted, and we know this won’t be the last time he tackles something extraordinary. Rest up, recover, and when you're ready—we’ll be here to support your next adventure. 💪👏🔥
🏃♂️ Upcoming Races – Who’s In?
Want to run as part of Team SBR? Drop a message in the Race Chat WhatsApp and get involved!
- 28-29 June – Round Sheffield Run 🏃♂️
Sign up here
- 28 September – Sheffield 10K 🏃♂️
Sign up here - 7 December – Percy Pud 🎄
(Tickets released in Autumn!)
🛍️ March Discounts for SBR Runners
Because we all love a good deal:
- Inov8 Sheffield – £1 coffees after ParkRun + 15% off in-store
- SportsShoes.com – Use code D7A0D0S3V34 for 15% off AW24 products (Valid until 01/04/25, exclusions apply)
- Up and Running – 10% off full-price items when you mention SBR
- Club Rackets – 10% off full-price items when you mention SBR
STAY CONNECTED
Looking forward to seeing you all at our next run or event! Let’s keep pushing each other to be our best—on and off the track.
Happy running and remember you miss 100% of the runs you don’t take…
Sheffield Business Runners 🏃♂️
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