Looking for a place to help you begin your Journey?
We offer local organized runs that can support you on your journey and provide individual support plans
About Us
Welcome to Ultimate Plodders.
We are an UK Athletic affiliated running club. Gaining our affiliation in May 2020.
At Ultimate Plodders we love to run and believe that there are loads of reasons why everyone should get involved. Running is not only a great way to stay fit and healthy, it also helps people connect with themselves and others as well as engaging their competitive spirit. Ultimate Plodders offers a supportive environment by acknowledging every achievement whether it is leaving the house or running a marathon. Ultimate Plodders is a running club with the wellbeing of the runner at its heart and as such have undertaken extensive training to be able to provide such support, to enable you to try something new.
Our Mission
To build a supportive and inclusive running club, with a focus on both your physical and mental fitness. Encouraging everyone that their running goals are achievable, whether you a plodder or a pacer when you join us.
Our Vision
To establish a network of support, coaching and mentoring for anyone who wants to plod whether it's locally, nationally or virtually.
Our Services
ORGANIZE LOCAL RUN
Our local runs take place on a Monday and Wednesday evening, full details and registration can be found on either our Facebook group or on our Runtogether site. For more information please use the contact us page or reach out through either social media channel.
VIRTUAL CLUB AFFILIATION
For affiliation through UK Athletics please contact us and we will happily send you a club membership form.
INDIVDUAL SUPPORT PLAN
We are able to offer coaching, guidance and support to enable you to reach your goals. These are built in order to maximise your potential and maintain your physical and mental health.
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Why Choose Us
ORGANIZE LOCAL RUN
Our local runs take place on a Monday and Wednesday evening, full details and registration can be found on either our Facebook group or on our Runtogether site. For more information please use the contact us page or reach out through ether social media channel.
FREE MENTORSHIP
We have an athlete centric approach to running and if you would like to benefit from a 1-2- 1 approach through partnership and support we can offer this to you. This support is available to all members.
INDIVDUAL SUPPORT PLAN
We are able to offer coaching, guidance and support to enable you to reach your goals. These are built in order to maximise your potential and maintain your physical and mental health.
JOIN US AND HAVE AN AMAZING JOURNEY
Whatever your reason is for running, we think that you will experience many physical, mental and emotional benefits of the sport. That is why we want to get the nation running!
What Our Members Say
A supportive community where getting out and moving is applauded and encouraged even from a distance, a place where i fell proud to share my runs knowing others understand just how hard it is.
Lovely group. Very Friendly and welcoming. Thank you for all the support and encouragement.
Very friendly inclusive group, where all abilities are welcomed. encouraged and supported. #proudtobeaplodder
As a non runner to join a group of experienced runners, I was nervous. However this lovely group of people have been supportive and encouraging in getting my confidence as a runner up.#proudtobeaplodder
Ultimate Plodders has helped me back on my road to fitness and has certainly helped my mental health. I have met an amazing bunch of people who have all inspired me in some way or another, This plodders family has helped me thru some dark times more than they will ever know. Thank you X
I have run with other groups and this is by far the most welcoming, friendly group I have run with. The support and encouragement is great too and your made to feel like it`s a competition. #proudtobeaplodder
I`m part of the Plodders online community, I have felt both encouraged and included. A very supportive group.
A great running club, welcoming, inclusive, respectful. all abilities running together in unison. So happy to of joined!!!
It doesn’t matter on your shape, size, fitness level or gender, Ultimate Plodders greets you with open arms with their support and outstanding commitment to help you only only get physically fit but mentally too.
I joined the Ultimate Plodders after a running club said I couldn`t run, they have helped me to see that I can run and with the love and support they have all given, has made me more confident and feel that i am accepted as a person even though i have mental health issues.
Club News
Ultimate Plodders accepted as part of the England Athletics #runandtalk programme
I’m pleased to share some fantastic news with you all. Yesterday we were accepted as part of the England Athletics #runandtalk programme.
Continuing with the athlete centred approach
Congratulations to Nicola Firmin and Ruth Kember on passing the Mental Health in First Aid course today. It now means that the club now has 4 MHFA’s which includes Jo Rees and myself.
Building the Ultimate Plodders Team
Following the request on the 27th October for 2 members to join the committee, I am pleased to announce that given the interest and the subsequent committee meeting it was decided that 3 would join the team.
Do you just need a “ Me Day”
I often have phrases like “ you`re so motivated” said in my direction the truth is I`m not always motivated, I also struggle to lace up and today is that...
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My first 100 runs
Over the years, I used to notice people running and always wished I was able to too. I just felt I wasn’t built like a runner so never pursued it....
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Why I`m a Plodder.
I enjoy running or plodding as we call it. It helps me with both my fitness and mental health, as it gives me time for me, allowing me to de-...
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Medal Motivation
To some it`s just a piece of metal but to others it`s the motivation to get up and out, that’s me! Lacing up, putting on my PLODDERS hoodie on and...
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Once again, We asked “Can you do it”
For the third year running we attempted our “Can you do it” Challenge. This year, our support was needed once again. We had a target of beating lasts years donation...
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What’s in a name?
Once on a trail run, I was described as a bit of a Plodder, being very new to running I was unsure what was meant. I`m sure my face...
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Where it all began
So, I`d thought I`d share how, why and where it all began and where we are now. It all started on a dark and damp night in a playground in...
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Where`s Wally?
Once again the Plodders laced up their trainers in support of a fabulous charity. The National Literacy Trust does phenomenal work, and organises this annual event to raise much needed...
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Colour Combinations
I`m regularly asked about colour matching Plodder’s shirts to favourite pairs of leggings. As you all know I may own a pair of two.. I have decided to run a...
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Plodder Membership 22/23 Season
Plodders Membership for 22/23 Season Professional Plodder Membership, will need to be renewed by March 30th.This will stay at £45 for the year, it includes the UKA registration for the...
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Celebrate being an Athlete
Wear your URN with Pride With the new season about to start, we are approaching the time where we renew our URN`s and wearing these with pride. The URN`s are...
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New Routes
New Routes As an affiliated club, all our routes are risk assessed to ensure the safety of all our Runners. I really enjoy completing these, and discovering new routes along...
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“Can ” you do it challenge
As a club, we took the decision to repeat last years “CAN” you do it challenge. In February 21 we donated a massive 350 cans. This year a provisional target...
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London to Brighton
So on Saturday the 29th, Ruth , Sharon, Megan and myself set out to tackle this challenge. Not only did we complete the 25k, but we loved every step of...
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