Is joining a running club going to help

[Kevtrev]

I’ve been thinking of joining a running club is it going to help me a bit of advice please 😉

[tiggs1 Graduate10]

I am going along to my local running club on Thursday now I have completed C25K. I am hoping they can help me with my technique and stamina but also want to have people to run with through the dark nights. They train 2 nights a week but a Thursday is for people of any ability as the Tuesdays are for people who can comfortably run 5 miles in an hour.... now at the pace I am going I could in theory do that however I am a long way off running either 5 miles or an hour so the Thursday nights are for me

Hope that helps.

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to tiggs1]

Sounds great yes running with other people helps 😉👍

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Best thing I ever did besides c25k and parkrun. Got to find the best one though. Didn’t enjoy my first. The second one has changed my life. So many friends 😍

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you Tasha yes I’m definitely going to do it I’ve been asked by 2 running clubs that go to park run to join ages ago but then wasn’t the right time but now it is I’m ready to move on up yes that’s the thing meeting new people 😉👍

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Kevtrev]

Have fun! Try them both 🤣

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you will do 😉👍

[damienair Administrator]

It’s a great idea. You’ll recognize people at the running club I’m sure from your local parkrun. It’s so much easier running with others and you’ll push yourself more. And there will be loads of people with mixed abilities. Also a great way to hear about other 5K and 10K roads races during the summer.

Damien

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thank you Damien that’s all the reasons to join a club you have nailed it on the head 😉👍

[Deals1 Graduate10]

I'm thinking about it too 😊 hope u find one that works for u

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thank you so do I I’m going to have a look at Hyde running community club local and free and they are always at parkrun and very nice people 😉👍

[Deals1 Graduate10 in reply to Kevtrev]

Keep us posted

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Yes I will do 😉👍

[kpks Graduate10]

It is a great idea. You will most likely find your pace and commitment partner in the group and that will keep you motivated and progressing!

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to kpks]

Sounds very good and I’m definitely going to join 😉👍

[JaoJao Graduate10]

It’s a fabulous idea KevTrev for a number of reasons:

- You’ll meet new people and make new friends

- It’ll shake up your running routine adding a new dimension and increasing motivation, ideal for when you hit a wall.

- If you join now, it’ll be so exciting and will keep you going over the winter months when it’s so easy to give up!

- Take your running journey to the next level, good on you for moving onwards and upwards.

- You’ll look back at the end of this year and see how far you have come, you’ll be so proud of yourself for getting out there and trying new things.

Says me who is not part of a running club! But I’m also thinking of dropping into a running club too to check it out 😊

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thank you JaoJao yes all the above is reason enough to join one and thank you JaoJao for all your support as always and you should also have a look and see what you think I’m going to register today 😉Xx

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Kevtrev]

How many running clubs are there around you? It’s pretty nice they have asked you already! Xx

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

The ones I know both go to my park run only 2 I know of but they might be more 😉Xx

[Kevtrev Graduate10]

Well I’ve gone and signed up to Hyde running community and I’m booked in for Monday and Wednesday night 6:30pm runs next week I can’t wait 😊

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Kevtrev]

I want to hear all about it Kevtrev!

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

You will do JaoJao 😉Xx

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Hi JaoJao the other day I had an email of the guy who runs the club and he wanted to know my pace distance etc and today he has told me I will be in his improvers group 8K-10K I’m looking forward to it on Monday and I will have a chat with him at park run tomorrow Xx

[JaoJao Graduate10 in reply to Kevtrev]

That sounds really great, I think you’ll enjoy this journey and hopefully meet some nice people along the way with shared goals

[Kevtrev Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Yes definitely looking forward to it and yes hope to meet some new people and I already know a few people from that club Xx