261 Fearless Club United Kingdom
Welcome to the women’s running community 261 Fearless Club UK!
We are a Community Interest Company and the home of the 261 Fearless global network in the United Kingdom.
We are a community of women running for health and wellbeing, friendship and fun. We know that when women support women amazing things happen. In each of our clubs you’ll find a warm welcome, a pressure and judgement-free environment and women ready to help you on your running journey.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned runner, our clubs cater for all women who want to discover the possibilities and benefits that running can bring, regardless of their running experience.
Become fearless with 261 Club United Kingdom!
With no focus on training plans or race preparation and each session designed to give you a break from the stresses of everyday life, there’s lots of laughter and fun to be had at your local club.
All our coaches have completed the unique 261 Fearless Coach Certification courses and are ready and waiting to help you learn to run safely and efficiently.
Come and join us as we run and chat together, make friends and give ourselves the best future we can. Be FEARLESS with us.
Join Our Clubs!
We have clubs scattered around the UK. You’ll find the 261 Fearless ethos, spirit and teaching techniques in each one. Read about each club to find out what it’s like to be a member and discover how we’re supporting women to create a positive sense of self confidence and fearlessness.
You can try out any of our clubs for free. After your first Meet Run, further attendance is only £3 per Meet Run or we have an annual membership of £45 and can subsidise membership fees where finance is a barrier to participation.
Greenwich
Saturday 10am
By the café in Eltham Park
Juliet, Lorrae, Carol
Burwell
Thursday 7pm
At The Print Centre car park, The Causeway
Alice, Gill, Marie
Lune Valley
Friday 09.30 am/ Tuesday 6:30 pm
Bull Beck picnic site near Caton/ Denny Beck at old station, Halton
Rose, Tricia, Roz, Lynne, Helen D, Helen L, Louise, Colette
Lancaster
Friday 09.30 am
Car park Ryelands Park
Juliet, Helen, Marie, Nickie
Bicester
Thursday 09.30am and 6:30pm
Whitelands Farm Sports Ground
Lisa, Janette, Carolyn, Becca, Jackie, Evelyn
Newcastle
Friday 09.30am (pop up Tuesdays 5:30pm on 2nd and 23rd July, 20th August, 17th)
Paddy Freeman’s Park (opposite the Freeman Hospital, beside Castle Farm Car Park NE2 2EY)
Vino, Karolien, Hilary, Ali, Sue, Sheila
Teesdale
Friday 5:30pm
outside Scarth Hall on South Green in Staindrop
Jo
Scottish Borders – restarting Aug/Sept
Monday 09.30am
at Gibson Park in Melrose
Anne, Rosemary
Banbury
Monday 6.45pm
at Longford Park pavillon, Banbury
Amy, Clare, Fabienne, Kathy
Be a part of our community!
Meet Our Team!
Let us introduce the team who run our Community Interest Company.
This small team keep the show running. They handle the administration for the Clubs, support our Coaches, spread the word about what we do and look for opportunities to grow and expand our network.
Click on each team member and let them introduce themselves.
Juliet McGrattan
Director
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Hello, I’m Juliet. I’m the founder of 261 Club UK and have been a Director since we launched in 2017. I am a former GP who is truly passionate about improving the health of women through physical activity. I want ALL women to experience the benefits running can bring. Not just personally but to their family, work and local community. But, there are many barriers to running and I love working to try to help break those down and seeing women flourish when they realise they can do something they never thought they could. When women work together, incredible things happen and I’m proud to be a leader of this wonderfully supportive, social running community.
Lisa Ruggles
Director
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Hi I’m Lisa Ruggles, one of the UK Directors. Being a director means I have many roles that help keep 261 Club UK running smoothly, but my favourite has to be supporting our wonderful coaches and hearing how their Meet Runs make such a difference for their members. I also am group leader for our club in Bicester, which means I also see women’s lives change before my eyes – job satisfaction at its best!
Tricia Griffths
Director
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In my last six years as an active member of 261 Fearless, I have met so many women who have talents, experience, energy and love to share with others. And every one of our Coaches throughout the world recognise that they can use those skills of their own to enrich the lives of other women. As a Director I look forward to being able to find and encourage more of those women to help spread that energy and confidence across the UK. The running is just a healthy vehicle to enable us to empower others in so many ways
Jo Ferguson
Director
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Becoming a Director of 261 Fearless Club UK is an incredible opportunity to serve the wonderful Coaches and Members of this unique and amazing organisation, supporting as many women as we can to discover the joys of running so that they can use that experience to explore their potential in other areas of their lives.
Pam Sylvester
Membership Secretary
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I’m Pam, I first joined 261 Club Bicester in 2021 on their Activate You programme. I loved meeting other like-minded women while also learning about running technique and gaining confidence. I became the Membership Secretary in 2022. This was my first step back into work after having two children. I am very organised and enjoy structure so this role is perfect for me. I love that I can fit it in around my busy life and be part of the 261 community.
Karolien Jordens
Social Media Manager
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I’m Karolien, the 261 Club UK Social Media Manager. I’m also a Coach at 261 Club Newcastle. My professional life is all about communication and languages but in my free time I like to stay fit by going running, cycling, swimming and hiking. I like to travel and explore new places but can also be tempted by some quiet time on the sofa, reading a book or watching a movie.
First 261 Club Meet Run Checklist
A list of important necessities to consider when going to your first 261 run
Comfortable clothes
Just wear something you can move freely in, there’s no need for Lycra or technical fabrics. Layers are good so you can take them on or off according to how hot you feel.
Trainers
Any brand and any age will do, dig out the sports shoes from the back of the cupboard. You can invest in a new pair once you’ve got started.
Sports bra
If you have one; our coaches will be able to advise you if you don’t. In the meantime, just wear the most supportive bra you have and perhaps a tight fitting vest too to give extra support.
Is it raining?
Bring a waterproof coat and something dry to pull on afterwards.
Is it cold?
Wear a hat and gloves, a light scarf can be a good idea too.
Is it hot and sunny?
Grab a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
5 Reasons Why You Shoud Join Us
Discover the benefits of becoming part of our community
We won’t judge you
No matter what your running ability or experience, you will be welcomed by your local 261 Club. We don’t mind how you look or what you wear, how much you sweat or how slow you go. We’ll help you with your running technique and set you on the path to years of running fun.
We won’t laugh at your questions
So many issues crop up when you begin running, no one will ever snigger at your questions. We’ll guide you through the basics of how to run, what to wear, how to stretch, the list goes on. No one expects you to know anything and everyone will be delighted to share their knowledge and personal experiences.
We’ll look after you
Our coaches receive high-quality training and ongoing education. We want you to enjoy healthy running and be able to get past the lung-busting first steps, so our coaches use games, drills and exercises specifically designed to help you run correctly, safely and injury free.
We’ll support you
A 261 Club is a community of women who want to support and encourage each other to be healthy and active. You will be amazed at how much it helps to have others who believe you can do it and motivate and spur you on. We’ve all doubted ourselves and lacked confidence in the past. Let us guide and support you.
There’s a whole world waiting for you
Joining our local club is just the beginning. It connects you to our global 261 Fearless community, which educates and empowers women around the world. There are end- less opportunities and ways to be involved. Just be fearless and take the first step.
Blog
Here’s the latest from 261 Club UK:
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Our Team is Growing
Meet our new Directors!
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The results are in!
We’re sharing our member survey results
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National Lottery Award
A big thank you from all of us at 261 Club UK
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Become a 261 Coach
Have you discovered the power of running and want to spread the love?
Become a 261 Coach!
Have you discovered the power of running and want to spread the love?
261 Coaches are role models for other women to take the first step to a more active and healther life. As a 261 Coach you motivate, inspire and encourage women at your 261 Club Meet Run to step out of their comfort zone and to grow. All you need is loads of engagement and commitment to spark the passion for running in other women.
LET’S DO IT NOW WITH
261 FEARLESS CLUB UK!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Become FEARLESS with 261 Fearless Club UK.
