Steve Cram Backs Worcester Rave Running Club
Olympian steve cram joined Worcester’s Rave Run Club on Sunday night, lending his support to a group that mixes rave culture and exercise and was set up to boost mental health.
Steve Cram Joins Night Run in Worcester
Cram joined one of the club’s events on Sunday night and described the participants as “a crazy bunch, it was great fun. ” He said he “was able to dig out stuff I don’t normally wear, the bright neon coloured clothing and I really enjoyed it. “
He added that the gatherings show “how running has become a really good social tool for people to come together – the running’s almost become the secondary bit of it. ” Cram called the event “great fun, yet another great idea of how to get people together so it doesn’t matter what the theme is. “
How the Rave Run Club Works and Who Runs It
The Rave Run Club was set up by Tom Adams and combines dance and party music with a 5km (3. 1 mile) route. Adams leads the group with a 15kg (33lbs) speaker on his back that blasts out music as participants run.
The club began with a first meet-up in November that attracted about 70 people. It has grown since then and now draws roughly 200 participants for the night run, which pairs neon clothing and rave-style atmosphere with exercise aimed at improving mental health.
Adams said Cram “thoroughly enjoyed it, he is proud and pleased of what we have created in Worcester. ” The organiser emphasised the social draw of the events and the communal spirit evident at the runs.
Broader Running Work in the City
Cram is also the mastermind behind the Worcester City Runs, which attract thousands of runners. That event will be returning to the city on 13 September.
Supporters of the Rave Run Club say the format makes night running feel safer and more social, turning a fitness activity into a community gathering. The club’s blend of music, bright clothing and informal atmosphere appears to be key to its rapid growth and local appeal.
Steve Cram’s visible participation and praise for the club has highlighted the group’s aim of using themed running events to bring people together and support mental well-being.
