the running pug

Illustration of five diverse people running outdoors, some holding cups of coffee, wearing casual athletic clothing, with the words 'Running for Coffee' written on their bodies.

midlands 2026

A group of people gathered outside a white building called the Steamhouse Depot, smiling and posing for the photo on an overcast day. They are dressed in casual athletic clothing, indicating they might be a running group or participants in a fitness event.

This T shirt design is the result of a collaboration with the Warwickshire based running club ‘The Running Pug’. And fortunately for me, it’s even got me back out running, and not just for the merch but for the excellent runs and company too. The club organiser James got in touch to collaborate on some illustrated t-shirts and he gave me free reign on the design. My first run with the club involved running from and to a favourite coffee spot which inspired the design.

Fancy one? Find the merch and running info here.

Gray sleeveless T-shirt hanging on a black hanger on a wooden wall. The T-shirt features a colorful illustration of two people running, with one holding a sign that says "Running for Coffee" and the other holding a coffee cup. There is also a small dog running alongside them.
Text saying "The Running Pug" with a cartoon illustration of a pug wearing sunglasses, a backpack, and sneakers, running while looking at a phone.
White T-shirt with a colorful illustration of three people jogging. One man is holding a coffee cup and a coffee sign, while a woman with long brown hair and a man with a green cap are running beside him. A small dog with glasses runs alongside.