Lonely Goat
Yes, it’s a running club, but it’s also a club that means you don’t actually have to run in a group. It’s a supportive community without the social or time pressures – and so many of us are constrained by one or both of these issues. Joining a real-life running group can be a concern for any runner, and that’s without the worries of having to be there at a certain time. “We want to change lives for the better,” explains its mission statement. And it has: you have voted with your feet for this incredible, inclusive community, as it clearly resonates so strongly. “The focus of Lonely Goat is not to win team events and trophies. It’s about representing the club’s values that are ingrained in everything we do. To support and inspire others and to achieve personal goals. By combining those values, Lonely Goat members have a sense of togetherness that exists when training alone, in groups, or in races.”