‘Growth’ with Katie and Phil Hume-Hopper, founders of Glasgow Southside Slowies

The Glasgow Southside Slowies were established in 2022 following the recognition that, although local running groups purported to welcome every pace, the reality was quite different; it became clear that the word slow was very subjective.

Since then, the club has gained over 3,000 Facebook members, and have had up to 140 people at a time attend runs, with an estimated total of more than 1,000 Slowies taking part in various sessions over the years.

The Slowies are now proud to provide a supportive and encouraging space for slower-paced runners who may not feel represented in mainstream running groups, and promise that no pace is ever too slow.

A key part of the club’s growth has been ensuring that it is as inclusive and engaging as possible—enabling those who have never run, and/or who don’t see themselves as runners, to build confidence, as well as providing a supportive space for more experienced runners.

Purpose

"The Glasgow Southside Slowies proudly provide a supportive and encouraging space for slower-paced runners who may not feel represented in mainstream running groups.

We are more than just a running club, we are a vibrant community built on inclusivity and accessibility, motivating as many people as possible to get active, whether this is running, jogging or walking.