Run • Improve • Inspire

First Mile Club

A community built for runners.
Whether you're running your first mile or chasing a new PB, you're welcome here!

CONSISTENCY WINS ✦ RUN ✦ IMPROVE ✦ INSPIRE ✦ SHOW UP ✦ PUT IN THE WORK ✦
CONSISTENCY WINS ✦ RUN ✦ IMPROVE ✦ INSPIRE ✦ SHOW UP ✦ PUT IN THE WORK ✦

About

One Mile at A Time

First Mile Club started as a personal challenge and grew into a community. I document every step of my own training — the good runs, the bad ones, the setbacks and the wins — and share what I learn along the way.No hype. No shortcuts. Just honest training, real challenges, and gear I actually use. If you're chasing your first mile or your fastest, you're in the right place.

Our Vision

Bigger than one runner

First Mile Club isn't just about my running journey. It's about building a community where everyone — whether you're lacing up for the very first time or training for your next race — feels part of something. One club, one goal: keep moving forward, together.

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Members

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Events Completed

18.420

KM Run Together

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Community Driven

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RUN

Start where you are.

IMPROVE

A little further, every week.

INSPIRE

Pull others along with you.

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My Journey

The latest mile

Latest Run

Tuesday Easy Run

Steady miles through the North East. Full breakdown, splits and playlist over on TikTok and Strava.

Upcoming Race

Building to the Great North Run

Week by week, mile by mile. Full training log, pace and mileage live on my Strava — the honest version, updated in real time.

See the full log →

Founding 10K

Our first ever club challenge. Run 10 kilometres your way one go at your own pace. Tag First Mile Club and you're in. Every finisher becomes a founding member.

  • Cover 10K in any format — road, trail, treadmill.

  • Post it and tag @firstmileclub.

  • Get featured on the Community wall.

Join the club

Run with us on Strava

The First Mile Club Strava club is where training happens. See every run, join club challenges, track progress and cheer each other on. No algorithms, just miles!

  • See my real training log, updated every run.

  • Join club-only challenges and leaderboards.

  • Share your progress and get featured on the Community wall.

Training Gear

What I run in

Honest reviews only. Gear I use, week in, week out.

Footwear

ASICS Novablast 5

My daily running shoe. Comfortable, versatile and reliable for everything from easy runs to longer distances.

Tech

Garmin epix pro gen 2

Tracks every run, monitors recovery and gives me the data I need to improve.

headwear

Nike Dri-FIT Running Cap

Light and cooling with air holes along the side and at the front where the peak joins allowing me to wear a cap even during long runs

NUTRITION

HIGH5 RUNNING GELS

Great value compared to other brands while still delivering excellent flavor and texture.

Merchandise

Premium running apparel and accessories

Shirts

Beanie Hat

THE NEXT DROP STARTS WITH THE COMMUNITY

Every piece begins with an idea. If there's something you'd like to see, or you have a question about the current collection, let's talk.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

THE FOUNDER 10K FINISHERS

The first 25 runners to complete the Founder 10K Challenge. This permanent wall celebrates the people who believed in First Mile Club from the very beginning and helped shape our community.

The Founder Wall is permanent. Every name here is part of First Mile Club history.

See all founders →

COMMUNITY UPDATES

LATEST COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

Every milestone deserves recognition. From first 5Ks and new personal bests to half marathons and marathon finishes, this wall highlights the latest achievements from runners across our community.

Updated regularly as new milestones are achieved.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

THE FOUNDER 10K FINISHERS

The first 25 runners to complete the Founder 10K Challenge. This permanent wall celebrates the people who believed in First Mile Club from the very beginning and helped shape our community.

The Founder Wall is permanent. Every name here is part of First Mile Club history.

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