The Bristol run club where 'no one is left behind'

A fast-growing run club where "no one is left behind" is being praised for prioritising the mental health of its members. Jay Medway set up Left Handed Giant (LHG) Run Club in Bristol in 2019, as an alternative to some of the more competitive and "intimidating" clubs. Each runner is applauded as they finish and talking is encouraged. "If you can't talk while you run, you're running too fast," said Ms Medway. The founder said she wanted to provide a supportive community where everyone is equal. Runner Robert Taylor said the free sessions had given people, such as the LGBTQ+ community, a "safe space to express yourself". "Especially in the dark at this time of year, it can be quite daunting to be on your own," he said. "So it's nice to have a community around you that's inclusive and they can help you out if any problems occur." LHG Run Club launched with just 17 members, but now it is so popular that up to 160 people will turn up to one session. The club meets twice a week at one of the Left Handed Giant pubs in Bristol, which give it its name, to run a loop round the city centre. There are "no egos" and everybody must be clapped in, right until the last runner returns, said Ms Medway. "Nobody's left behind, we're all in it together and it's more about talking to the person rather than the pace," she added. She explained that when people are running and not face-to-face they are "more open to talk to people".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-67793038

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