Our newest classes Ravelin Run Club and Ravelin Great South Run Club led by our run guru Ben
Ravelin Run Club and Ravelin Great South Run Club are our newest classes run by instructor Ben. These clubs cater to running enthusiasts of all levels, whether you're a dedicated runner, an occasional jogger, or a complete novice. Additionally, for those with aspirations of conquering the Great South Run, we have tailored sessions to help you prepare.
The clubs’ sessions are available to Ultimate members at no extra cost, while those on other memberships and non-members can participate for a nominal fee.
Weather should not deter your participation; we've braved various weather conditions on our runs. However, we do prioritize safety, and in the event of a thunderstorm, sessions will be cancelled. Therefore, we kindly request that you check the weather forecast before embarking on your run and dress appropriately for the conditions.
We are preparing more information, tips and tricks about what to wear, how to prepare and many more, so keep your eyes peeled.
The Ravelin Run Club
The Ravelin Run Club started in June and has quickly become popular among members of various age groups, running abilities and paces. It is suited to all abilities, all we ask is that you can run 5k. Most of our runs so far have been around 30-32 minutes, however, if you are a faster runner, you can either run at that pace with us or Ben will give you segments where you can stretch your legs and put more effort in, which usually results in you running further.
We've been exploring some fantastic routes, mostly along the Southsea seafront and nearby spots like Gunwharf or Old Portsmouth.
The Great South Run Club
The Great South Run club was introduced this month and is aimed towards people who want to run a little further or those training for the Great South Run. We ask that the minimum pace for this is 10-minute miles so that we can accommodate those that run at quicker and steadier paces as well as make sure people have time to get to work or home after a shift at work. We are increasing mileage every week, and this week completed 5 miles, which was through Commercial Road, Gunwharf, Old Portsmouth and a small part of Southsea.
This again is included in Ultimate memberships as well as a small fee for those on other memberships.
Come join us for some epic runs, no matter your level, and let's crush those goals together!
Ben, our fitness guru, is the man behind all the action. With a decade of running experience under his belt, he's a force to be reckoned with. He’s originally from Portsmouth and you can usually see him in the gym or hyping our members up in the cycling studio. He is an active member of Fareham Running Club, 545 Run Club in Gosport, and Bayside Triathlon Club, also located in Gosport. He's not just a runner – he's a run leader who's aced pacing sessions and races, including the Great North Run and Birmingham Marathon. Ben's done it all, from one-mile sprints to a gruelling 100-mile run in just 24 hours. He's conquered 67 marathons, rocked 3 Ironman Triathlons, and nailed 7 Half Ironman triathlons, plus a ton of other race distances.