Running, Athletics and Cross Country Club: Social Secretary

I was so excited to join RAX, however, unfortunately injury has prevented me from fully committing to all training. Still, because of the social side, I have very much felt part of the community.

I had to stop my childhood sport of figure skating to go travelling, and so it was daunting to start something new and so different. No anxiety was necessary though; RAX was so welcoming and made me feel I belonged to something again. I would love to be the person able to provide this sort of safe space next year, and especially to help those getting into a new sport at uni.

I believe the social aspect of RAX is paramount because running is not an inherently social sport. I know I will be able to find the perfect balance between the fun and serious training in RAX, which is especially important in the cold, wet, and dark months of September-February. The need to make new friends every few days whilst I was travelling has helped me become proficient at connecting with people and has helped me recognise the importance of community. 

If I am lucky enough to take on this role, I have a few ideas would love to implement. These include a coffee run, a running pub crawl, more regular pub visits after social runs, movie nights, and I also have many fun themes lined up for everyone’s favourite night of the week…sports night! I have great organisational skills and experience in organising events, and believe I would be a valuable addition to the committee. 

Hi everyone! My name is Angus and I'm running to be your next social secretary! I'm a second-year student studying Politics & IR and I have been part of RAX for the past 2 years. Honestly, I have really enjoyed all the events that RAX has offered, I've been actively involved in social runs, Track Tuesdays, intervals and Saturday hills, to running for the club in LUCA and BUCS XC!! What really makes RAX special is how everybody is so friendly and approachable as a community, especially for someone like me who came from Hong Kong, I felt genuinely welcomed and included.

I've really enjoyed participating in various social events this year, including the LUCA and BUCS XC post-race socials in Loughborough and sports nights at the Rocket and the Scala and I'm really excited for the social events coming in this academic year!

I would love the opportunity to be social sec next year to engage in planning more exciting and inclusive socials (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as I genuinely enjoy planning events and getting people together. I love going out with friends and I am an outgoing and talkative person therefore social sec feels like a role where I will be a great fit.

I'd love to host a wide variety of social events next year, with the possibility of collaborating with other societies and unis. Most importantly, I would like to continue the strong legacy built this year and continue expanding what makes RAX’s social side so special.