Run Clubs: Why Running Together Beats Running Alone

In this episode of the TraintoAdapt Podcast, Adam Shergold and Kaeden Stander dive into one of the fastest-growing movements in fitness — run clubs. What starts as “just running with friends” quickly proves to be so much more: a powerful blend of accountability, coaching, community, and life-changing connections.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why group runners are 95% more likely to stick to their goals than solo athletes.
• How the average run club member improves race times by 15–20% in just six months.
• The surprising financial benefits — from race discounts to partnerships with running stores, gyms, and clinics.
• Why run clubs act as a full wellness and social network, helping people find jobs, apartments, and even lifelong relationships.
• The science behind why group exercise doubles endorphin release, leading to 26% lower stress and 30% better mental health.
• How structured training cycles and multiple pace groups make clubs inclusive for everyone — from beginners in “Couch to 5K” to Boston Marathon qualifiers.

Whether you’re looking to improve your performance, save money, reduce stress, or simply make new connections, run clubs offer more than fitness — they offer community.

Listen now to discover why running together isn’t just about logging miles, but about becoming part of something bigger.