I joined a running club!! - Page 2

JessW82 · #16 17th Apr 08, 04:52 PM

Yes but there is a fair chance that there will be folks that are slower than you too so you can get the best of both worlds.

It has taken me almost 18months to get the this stage. First i just did what i could, then i moved to a 5k training plan then i did what felt comfy then finally printed off a half marathon training plan. I've been chipping away slowly but it has taken a fair while becuase i was never ever sporty before this an so my fitness was below zero.

*Steve* · #17 17th Apr 08, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LEECE

no they would not ans .... no one laughs at each other at ours, we take the mick out of each other but not the running aspect.......... well i dont and I HOPE the others dont

Of course they don't...we're a team and appreciate everyones' efforts.

Grant · #18 17th Apr 08, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JessW82

Yes but there is a fair chance that there will be folks that are slower than you too so you can get the best of both worlds.

It has taken me almost 18months to get the this stage. First i just did what i could, then i moved to a 5k training plan then i did what felt comfy then finally printed off a half marathon training plan. I've been chipping away slowly but it has taken a fair while becuase i was never ever sporty before this an so my fitness was below zero.

Being in a club will help you improve a awful lot quicker, IMHO. If you stick with it, you'll complete your half marathon no problem.

*Steve* · #19 18th Apr 08, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Being in a club will help you improve a awful lot quicker, IMHO. If you stick with it, you'll complete your half marathon no problem.

Absolutely true.

dimple · #20 18th Apr 08, 12:59 PM

I've been thinking of going to my local club. I am actually a member

as it was cheaper to get a family membership rather than just for my daughters.

I'm a bit put off to due to me not being very fast. I am just doing about 10-11 minute miles. But then again we've all got to start somewhere.

*Steve* · #21 18th Apr 08, 02:01 PM

Don't be put off by your pace.........a good club should cater for everyone.

JBBury · #22 18th Apr 08, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by almost_no_specifics

But what if I already KNOW I'm bad? I've been running with the ex and some other male friends and they do barely no running at all and they just run really fast. One of my friends though, he says he only has one pace which is really bad actually - he's wanting to do the half marathon as well, but he says he can do about 6 miles before his legs feel like they want to give out. I figure I'm slow, but at least I can cover the distance. Anyway - I have had a look to see what running clubs are in Shef and have speed nights, but I'm confused. The website I looked at had WAY too much info for me to take in, so I might have another looksy when I have time to take it all in.

Most running clubs have various groups to cater to all standards, so I'm sure you'll run with a group at the same level as you, so you wouldn't be at the back. You seem to run a lot so I'm sure you are a lot better than you think you are. I mean what kind of times are you running?

Having said that, I considered joining a club, but just never got round to it. I would like to join one that runs on a weekend, because I really don't want to do club running on weekdays as I often have other stuff to do and prefer to just go out on own when I have a spare hour. But most of the local clubs I've looked at run on weekdays. I also don't know how I'd find running in a group without my ipod. I am so used to solo running. Just me and my music. It's what I'm used to.