Run clubs vs pubs: the title of this article is likely to spark some debate. As a new wave of social fitness clubs and sober raves sweeps the nation, and more nightlife venues shut their doors for good, public opinion seems to be swaying in favour of a healthier approach to socialising.
As a fitness writer and a card-carrying member of a couple of run clubs, I’m part of this shift. But despite this, and the fact I recently ditched drinking and ultimately feel better for it, I still feel the pub remains a British institution. So I decided to compare and contrast the two crowds, spending a few evenings with each.
