Everyone is welcome, whatever your ability, there will always be someone to run/walk with
*RUNNING TIMES*
Tuesday: 6.30pm start
Meet in or outside the The Dog and Duck - Bognor Regis (Steyne Gadens) a few minutes before the start.
Sunday: 9:45am start
Meet at West Park car park a few minutes before the start.
The Core Team
Matthew
Court
David
Skidmore
Kelly
Hazeel
🎉 Well Done on Completing Week 3 of Couch to 5K! 🎉
Another week down — and you're absolutely smashing it! 💪
Week 3 of Couch to 5K can feel like a turning point. The intervals are getting tougher, but so are you. Whether you ran every step or walked a bit when you needed to — the most important thing is you showed up and you kept moving. That’s what matters most.
Every session you finish is a step closer to that 5K finish line, and it’s been brilliant to see everyone progressing together and cheering each other on.
Here’s what you’ve achieved this week:
- ✅ 3 challenging sessions completed
- ✅ Longer running intervals than before
- ✅ Building your confidence, stamina, and grit
Take a moment to be proud — you've earned it.
What’s Next?
Week 4 is just around the corner, and it will bring fresh challenges — but don’t worry. You’ve already proven you’re more than capable. Keep your trainers ready, keep supporting each other, and most importantly — keep having fun!
🏃♂️ Plodders Running Vests Now Available – Just £27 Each!
Whether you're a seasoned jogger or just starting out on your running journey, Plodders running vests are here to keep you comfortable, cool, and motivated every step of the way. And now, you can grab yours for just £27 per vest.
Designed for the Steady, Not the Speedy
Plodders isn’t about chasing records—it’s about showing up. These vests are made for the everyday runner, the weekend plodder, the early riser, the pavement-pounder, and everyone in between.
Why Choose a Plodders Vest?
- Lightweight and breathable – Built with moisture-wicking fabric to keep you dry on even the sweatiest sessions.
- Tested by real plodders – We don’t just design them. We run in them.
Affordable Quality
At just £27, Plodders vests offer premium comfort and performance at a down-to-earth price. No gimmicks. No overpriced "elite" tags. Just great kit for everyday runners who love what they do.
How to Buy
At present only the vest will be available to buy from the middle of July, stock is limited, but if there is interest shown more will be ordered along with T-shirts
Please talk to one of the core members if you are interested.
Some background information about Promenade Plodders.
Plodders was discussed and developed by 6 initial members. Chris, David, Matthew, Ben, Jamie and Wayne, since then in the last 6 years we have lost Chris, Ben and Wayne. But with losing them we have gained a new core member, Kelly.
We started the club with the idea we could help and encourage runners of all abilities, which we think we have achieved over these years.
The club prides itself on being there at the beginning of a runners journeys and helping them complete there running journeys.
No matter of your ability a plodder will always be at the start to support a fellow member and there will always be someone there at the end cheering you on.
We started the club running on a Sunday and Tuesday evening leaving the **Waverley** at 6.30pm running 20 minutes along the prom and 20 minutes back all starting and finishing at the same time.
This format still applies, although we have now changed locations, on Tuesday we now meet at **The Dog and Duck** at 6:30pm and Sundays we meet at **West Park** at 09:45 we have also added monthly away days.
If you ever need some advice, please reach out to one of the core members who will help to the best of their abilities.
We now have a Web page which is constantly updated and we hope this will get the club some further recognition.
Our club is free to join fully insured and extremely friendly. Please feel free to get in touch or come along on a.... Tuesday at 6.30PM meeting at The Dog and Duck or Sunday at 9.45 meeting at West Park Car Park.
Please email promenadeplodders@gmail.com if you need any more information
Worthing 10K
Huge Congratulations to the Plodders at the Worthing 10K!
What a day to remember! A massive shout-out and congratulations to all the amazing Plodders who took on the Worthing 10K.
From the first stride to the final sprint down the seafront, your energy, determination, and team spirit were on full display.
The support you showed for one another, the smiles, the cheers, and the grit – it truly captured what the Plodders are all about. You’ve inspired everyone around you and shown that when Plodders show up, they go all in.
Rest, recover, and bask in the glory – you’ve earned every bit of it. We can’t wait to see what you all do next!
Chip Time's below and Photo's opposite
If anyone is missing or you have some pictures to add, please email promenadeplodders@gmail.com
- Kerry May - 1:01:56
- Caroline Mckellar - 1:20:32
- Richard Taylor - 1:24:17
- Gillian Taylor - 1:36:45
UpcomingTraining Sessions
24/06/2025
This will be the usual 40 min run meeting at The Dog and Duck @ 18:30
20 mins out along the prom*
20 min return along the prom*
We look forward to seeing you
All welcome to meet in the Dog and Duck at the end for refreshments
*This may change depending on the weather
29/06/2025
This will be the usual 40 min run meeting at West Park @ 09:45
20 mins out along the prom*
20 min return along the prom*
We look forward to seeing you
Please join us in West Park Cafe at the end for refreshments
*This may change depending on the weather
01/07/2025
This will be the usual 40 min run meeting at The Dog and Duck @ 18:30
20 mins out along the prom*
20 min return along the prom*
We look forward to seeing you
All welcome to meet in the Dog and Duck at the end for refreshments
*This may change depending on the weather
Some popular upcoming races
Below are a few races that some of our friendly plodders will be doing over the next few months, please have a look, and if you fancy one why not enter or if you want a day out we would love to see you come along and cheer us along
ParkRun Tourism
We all know the Plodders like a bit of Parkrun tourism now and again. Please click on the links for more information.
Guys it seems to be the same team members who are always touring, If you do have an awayday somewhere please take some photos, lets see if we can get some new faces on this board.
Send any photos via promenadeplodders@gmail.com, it saves me trying to stalk you all.
Promenade Plodders Clothing
If anyone is intrested in buying running tops or hoodies please click on the image below and place an order from JW Sports, or you can pop in and see them, once ordered they can be either delivered to your house or collected from JW sports in Bognor Regis.
The waiting time for orders placed is roughly 2 weeks.
