Join Ben's Ravelin Run Club for a 5K Run - Now Free for Members!
After a short break, Ben is bringing your favourite Run Club back with some exciting changes! This welcoming group is perfect for all speeds and abilities, ensuring no one gets left behind. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, this 5K loop is designed to accommodate everyone who can complete a 5K run.
When and Where
- Every other week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Week A - Morning Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30am
- Week B - Evening Sessions: Tuesdays at 6.30pm and Thursdays at 7.30pm
Price and Booking
Ravelin Run Club is now free for all members and costs only £5 for non-members. You can book your space through our UOP Sport app in the Classes section.
What to Expect
Our 5K runs typically last between 30 and 35 minutes, running at the pace of the steadiest runner. This allows for a supportive and inclusive environment where faster runners also have the opportunity to challenge themselves with quicker sections and regrouping.
Community and Support
This group fosters a community feel where everyone runs together at a conversational pace. We meet at the reception, where Ben will discuss the route and pace before setting off. After the run, we'll return for a short stretch session and a chance to chat about all things running.
Faster runners can enjoy a leisurely, chatty run or take advantage of opportunities to push their pace during the 5K. This flexibility ensures that everyone gets what they need from the session.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email Ben at ben.jarvis@port.ac.uk or speak to him directly in the gym.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, chat, and meet new friends in a supportive and fun environment. Join us and be part of a running community where everyone is welcome and no one runs alone. See you at the next run!
Meet Ben
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.