The Run Together Programme

[SkiMonday]

I'm looking for thoughts, opinions etc about this organisation. Any replies greatly appreciated.

Seems they're part of England Athletics which seems to be a good start!

Since I find myself operating a running club (how did that happen?) I've been looking around for some sort of qualification and this came up as an organisation which supports running clubs and provides leader training. I figured that it would be good to ask on here before diving in.

[EThomas Graduate10]

My partner completed his run leader training with Run Together earlier this year and would recommend it. He used to lead a running group but he wanted to get further qualifications. He had the support from a Run Together mentor and had to conduct a warm up and run session with an established group. His new Run Together group started off as a social run twice a week and has recently started a C25K course. The group started off fairly small but is growing on a week by week basis.

Run Together have a lot of promotional videos to support promotion of the running group and their app is easy to use. I have been called upon to conduct a session under his guidance which I found enjoyable. I have considered doing the training myself but due to other commitments at present this is not something that I can do at the minute.

Good luck

[SkiMonday Graduate10 in reply to EThomas]

Thanks for that. It certainly looks like an organisation that's worth getting involved with.

[KKThomas]

My local running club is part of Run Together, we sign up each week through the Run Together app which is quick and easy to use. I don't have experience from a run leader point of view but it might be worth you downloading the app which allows you to see local groups who use it and then you could contact them to discuss their experiences.

[SkiMonday Graduate10 in reply to KKThomas]

Thanks for the info.