Joining BOTR has been a transformative experience for me. After a decade of inconsistent running, where my pace slowed and distances shortened, I found myself in a rut. That all changed with BOTR. Starting with little confidence and endurance, the club’s supportive environment and expert coaching quickly turned things around. In just 10 weeks, I went from struggling to run at all, to comfortably running for 30 minutes. By the 20-week mark, I was hitting 7KM runs. Now, I’m continuing to learn and to push myself with fun (and hard!) sessions.

The camaraderie at BOTR is second to none; it’s a place where support and encouragement are as abundant as the kilometres we cover. It’s more than a running club—it’s a community that motivates you to push beyond your limits while forming meaningful connections. I owe a huge thanks to the friend who introduced me to BOTR, and now, I can’t stop sharing my enthusiasm for the club with others.

The best part? The habit-forming structure of the program means I no longer stress over training decisions — Mel and the coaches have it all mapped out. If you’re looking to start running or reignite your passion for running and achieve consistent improvement, BOTR is the place to be. I wholeheartedly endorse giving it a try; it might just be the game-changer you need.

VICTORIA