Getting back into running - would love company!

[Jacobyeb]

Hey guys, so I completed C25K earlier this year, but then took a huge break from running. I want to get back into it, but would love to have someone to run with! If anyone is down let me know, I'm in Milton Keynes.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

In my opinion you are better off doing C25k on your own at your pace with nobody to let you down and just the 120,000+ members of this forum as your running buddies.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[nowster Graduate]

Have you looked into whether there are any running clubs locally?

I'm sure there's at least one parkrun in the MK area. Have you thought about doing one of those?

[Ian5K Graduate in reply to nowster]

Good call.

I mean, it’s not my thing but I see local running clubs do run beginners courses. I expect it’ll be similar to C25k but with a flesh and blood coach instead of an app.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Ian5K]

Many clubs will meet once a week and then runners use the C25K programme for the remainder.

Some leisure centres also run beginner's groups, especially in the New Year.

[Jacobyeb in reply to nowster]

No I haven't checked that out yet actually, thanks I'll see what ones happen locally !

[Sandy_Shoes Graduate in reply to Jacobyeb]

Redway Runners in Milton Keynes have run groups for all paces, including beginners groups. And there are lots of Parkruns!

[PandaCory Graduate]

I don't know if there's an English equivalent but we have Jog Scotland, which I've just rejoined after many years. It caters for all levels from beginners (non-runners) to advanced (working towards 10 miles I think). It's really good - friendly and sociable, and no-one gets left behind or feels presured to do too much. It meets once a week and is affiliated to Scottish Athletics. Sorry - not much help for you in Milton Keynes, but might be worth looking out for something similar.

[Jacobyeb in reply to PandaCory]

Thank you for the advice! I'll have a look at an equivalent for MK which I join, it sounds great for my level.