Hi everyone I have been running 4-6 months now. I have got up to three sessions a week which last 30 minutes each. The best distance I have done in that time was 3 miles, last Friday. I am now adding an extra 20 minuter per week. What would you say is the best way to proceed/what should I be aiming for? No particular races to train for but would like to join a running club and most of them go for an hour. I really want to join one but dont feel I can run for an hour yet nor doing 9 minute miles which is the slowest category in most of the ones I've looked at. I'm in the Tyne and Wear area.
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Hi there - i am a bit like you and i had my first training night last night with a local running club. They were really friendly and made me feel welcome. They had a chat with me regarding my ability and goals. There were quite a few runners there of all different abilities and i was grouped with runners similair to me. It went really well and i have the bug. Even went for a pint afterwards !!!:d
Use the forum or click on clubs tab above and see if you can get a running club rather than an athletic club. Running clubs tend to be less serious and social.
Go for it.
Use the forum or click on clubs tab above and see if you can get a running club rather than an athletic club. Running clubs tend to be less serious and social.
Go for it.
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Don't worry about pace times so much. Most clubs have a beginners section and runners of all abilities will attend.
If you are doing 3 miles in 30 mins. on your own, I bet you will not be the slowest.
If you are doing 3 miles in 30 mins. on your own, I bet you will not be the slowest.
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