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COBS is a club that encourages participation in running at all levels.

 

 

 

We have 4 sessions. All are free to attend. You can join at any time.

• Sunday sessions are suitable for all, including absolute beginners, experienced runners and all in between
• Tuesday open sessions, running for about 30 minutes. Suitable for everyone
• Thursdays, running for about 45 minutes. Suitable for people who can complete a 5k within 35 minutes
  
• Saturday sessions are detailed below
  

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5k to 10k Saturday mornings to and including 18th May.

suitable for people who have already run 5k

Jewellery Quarter

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10k from mid May to mid June

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from Saturday 15th June

meeting from 10.15 for a 10.30 start

 

10k to half marathon

entry pace 1 hour 5 minutes for a 10k

if you have run a 30 minute 5k, or quicker, but are not sure of your 10k pace you can try this group

 

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marathon training

entry pace 2 hours for a half marathon

 

pace can be tried out and tested at our other sessions

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Session further info

 

Sunday sessions for All Runners

Aston University 11am

 

 

Tuesday sessions

Tuesday 7pm (for a 7.15pm start), Aston University

Usually finish by 8pm

 

Thursday evening

6.45pm for a 7pm start, Livery Street

 

Saturday long run sessions

10.15 for a 10.30 start

 

Run group leaders for 2019 are Nav and Lisa

Run group leaders are supported by session support leaders. Session support leaders lead some sessions and some groups from time to time.

 

 

For more info including start time, paces, distance covered and location 

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More about City of Birmingham Striders (COBS)

 

 

 

 

We are a UKA affiliated club, emerging from Yoga Haven run club which was established in 2012. 

 

There is no cost per session

 You do not have to be a member to join sessions

 

Standard membership costs £30 and covers any part of the April to April year. The sooner you take up membership the more time you get as a member. However membership can be started at any time from April n one year to March in the next.For more details please see the club membership page.

 

 

 

Our run sessions are open to any age from 12 years old upwards. 12 - 16 year olds must have written approval from an adult who is responsible for their care.

 

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There are local, county, and regional level races that we promote within the club and support within our training programme. To represent the club in races, and to enter relays and cross country you need to be a member and wear the club vest. See the Race Details page for more information.