Jog In Reims is a community-driven run club from Reims that uses Epeak to manage their activities privately while staying active on social media.
A Club Born from a Simple Idea – And a Lot of Heart
Jog In Reims (or JIR for short) started back in 2015 with a simple yet powerful initiative: Girls Runs organized by Vanessa, the wife of current club president Stéphane. These weekly meetups quickly gained traction in Reims, drawing in runners looking for more than just a training plan—they wanted connection.
Stéphane, a self-described “normal runner,” now leads the club, planning weekly routes, organizing events, and helping foster the convivial and supportive energy that defines JIR.
“We don’t go looking for growth,” he says. “People come to us. And 99% of them stay.”
That’s because the group makes it a priority to ensure everyone feels welcome—on and off the track. In addition to four group sessions per week, the club hosts regular social gatherings, where members trade sneakers for street clothes and strengthen bonds over a drink, a meal, or a laugh.
It’s an approach that has worked for nearly a decade—and helped turn Jog In Reims into one of the most respected grassroots running clubs in the region.
The Challenge: Protecting Privacy While Staying Connected
Like many local clubs, Jog In Reims initially used social media to communicate with members and share event information. But over time, Stéphane started to look for alternatives. Not everyone wants to live their life on Facebook or Instagram—and more importantly, not everyone wants their running habits to be tracked, liked, or advertised to.
“I wanted a simple tool that would help us move away from traditional social media,” Stéphane explains.
“No ads, no distractions. A space where our runners could stay connected without sacrificing their privacy.”
The need was clear: a dedicated app to organize events, keep members informed, and centralize club life—all without the noise of platforms that weren’t built for communities like theirs.
Why Epeak Was the Right Fit
After testing several options, Stéphane discovered Epeak, and it clicked immediately.
“I tested it, and I adopted it.”
The decision was driven by simplicity and privacy—two things that matter a lot when you’re managing a community of volunteers and hobbyists. With Epeak, the club found a digital home that matched their offline values: lightweight, personal, and made for real-world runners.
Today, Epeak is used by Jog In Reims to:
- Plan and publish every session in advance
- Share key event info with members quickly
- Create a consistent rhythm for weekly training
- Reduce scattered conversations across multiple apps
- Keep everything organized and accessible
And it’s not just useful—it’s become part of daily life.
“Epeak is the app I use the most now—almost every day.”
The Game-Changing Feature: Community Events
While Epeak offers messaging, group management, RSVPs, and more, community event creation is what fuels Jog In Reims.
“The ability to plan our runs and workouts as community events—it’s the fuel that powers the entire club.”
Each week, members open the app to see what’s planned: track sessions, trail outings, long runs. And they can easily RSVP, comment, or ask questions—without digging through WhatsApp threads or missing a post in a Facebook feed.
That kind of clarity is invaluable, especially for a community that balances structure and spontaneity.
More Than Just a Tool—A Mindset Shift
Jog In Reims isn’t trying to become the biggest club. But they do want to offer the best possible experience to every runner who joins their family. And that means giving them tools that respect their time, privacy, and attention.
Epeak made it easy to leave the noise of social media behind without losing connection.
It’s the digital reflection of what Jog In Reims has always been about: people over platforms, community over content.
A Word to Other Clubs
If you’re leading a run club, you know how hard it is to keep everything running smoothly—especially when your members are juggling work, family, and personal goals. Epeak gives you a simple, powerful space to coordinate without clutter.
Stéphane has one piece of advice for club leaders who are still hesitating:
“Go for it. Just do it.”
About Jog In Reims
📍 Based in: Reims, France
🏃♀️ Type: Community run club (road & trail)
🗓️ Founded: 2015
👥 Members: 60+
⚡ Weekly Sessions: 4
❤️ Key Events: “Reims en Rose” – fundraising race supporting the Institut Godinot
