A solo girl one Thursday night.

Timid and quiet, not a familiar face in sight.

Taking the plunge for better fitness and health.

Yet to discover the greats of running for herself.

 

Friendly characters, chatter, and a great deal of fun.

Just 20 minutes in, knowing this was the one.

A community spirit you cannot compare.

No judgement, inclusive, a club like this is very rare.

 

Returning every week, the enjoyment grew.

Laughter, great friends, I met my life partner too.

We entered races en masse, for me it started low key.

Building up fitness, next thing i’m on a spending spree!

 

10km, half marathon, London ballot and more.

Camping in a field, completing Endure 24.

Always a laugh, sometimes a bevvy or two.

Post race, pub quizzes, or at the annual doo.

 

During lockdown, for many this club has been key.

Yorkshire relay, #NotParkrun and Farsley monopoly.

Bumping into other flyers when out and about.

Exchanging an excitable smile, a wave and a shout!

 

Ever expanding, the club continues to grow.

Faces young and old, they come and they go.

But one thing that’s constant, and will always stand true.

The Farsley Flyers are a family, the brotherhood in blue.

 

The send home message…

As daunting as it may seem. When new to exercise or even the area, joining a local running club could be one of the best decisions you make. The benefits are plentiful and the friends are for life!