Run club is back at Piccadilly for 2024! Enjoy an evening run with all our running ambassadors 🌈🌞💨 join us for a 2km race Wednesday 24th Jan. Welcome to all abilities in an inclusive, sociable atmosphere.
Led by George Howard, this will be a best effort to measure your performance at the start of the year!Â
Enjoy the scenic views and sights of Central London, St James' & Green Park!Â
First 10 people will also receive a Nalgene Bottle! Â
Running can help to significantly improve physical and mental health. At Arc'teryx, we believe running exists to connect people. This is especially true for the ARC Run Club and our local London community.Â
We welcome runners of all abilities! Â
DETAILS
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Meeting location:Â
Arc'teryx Piccadilly
212 Piccadilly
St. James's
London
W1J 9HL
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Wednesday 24th of January, 2024
Event rundown:
Meeting Time - 18:15
Briefing - 18:25
Start running - 18:30
Distance: 5km social run
You must complete the waiver form prior to attending the Run Club:Â
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/GBftWWB5AqWnC93gRWfJaP/
Bag drop service is available, limited space only.Â
Please bring own water bottle! refill station provided,Â
we will also have refreshments sponsored by Tenzing.Â
Arc'teryx Strength and Conditioning Coach George Howard:
George is an ultra-endurance athlete and S&C coach based in South West London. A graduate of the University of Leeds in Sport & Exercise Science, he has developed his expertise over 10 years of personal training experience.
Arc'teryx Ambassador Lucy Rochford:
Lucy is an outdoor enthusiast and a keen road and ultra marathon runner. She heads up the ambassador team as one of our foremost trail running athletes. She competed in the Ultra Monte Rosa race in Switzerland, finishing 6th. She completed the London Marathon in October 2021 in 3:16, she aims to run her next marathon under 3 hours. Last summer, Lucy trekked to Everest Basecamp and ran 150km back to Kathmandu across the Himalayan terrain. Having competed at the likes of the British Trail Championships and Skyline Scotland, she has truly proven her abilities amongst the UK's best trail running talent.
Arc'teryx Ambassador Adam Alvarez:
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Adam grew up in the Andes, specifically in Venezuela, where he developed a deep passion for mountaineering, climbing, trail running, and exploration. Adam began venturing into the mountains at a young age in Merida, nestled between two prominent mountain ranges, with peaks reaching altitudes of 5000m. Initially, he pursued mountaineering as a hobby, but then he decided to turn it into a career as a mountain guide in Venezuela, seizing the opportunity to share his love for the mountains with others. Adam is very passionate about high and remote mountains. So far, he has completed over 400 ascents of mountains above 4000m among numerous other thrilling adventures worldwide but climbing Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain at 8163m, without the aid of altitude Sherpa support or bottled oxygen, is possibly one of his greatest achievements.
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 Run club is back at Piccadilly for 2024! Enjoy an evening run with all our running ambassadors 🌈🌞💨 join us for a 2km race Wednesday 24th Jan. Welcome to all abilities in an inclusive, sociable atmosphere.
Led by George Howard, this will be a best effort to measure your performance at the start of the year!Â
Enjoy the scenic views and sights of Central London, St James' & Green Park!Â
First 10 people will also receive a Nalgene Bottle! Â