if you are looking for a way to try and get back to some sort of fitness, but find it difficult to get out of the house by yourself for a run, the answer may well be in running with others.

A beginners’ running course, starts in Willett Recreation Ground in Petts Wood (off Crossway) BR5 1PE on Saturday 5th March 2022 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and will run for eight Saturdays in a Covid-19 secure environment.

There is no charge for taking part in this, and the only equipment that you will need is some comfortable training shoes. Our friendly leaders are well practised in helping others to run, and in a very sympathetic manner.

Please note that this is intended for persons who have no serious underlying medical issues, and if you have any doubts beforehand, please check with your general practitioner before coming along, that exercising is safe for your own particular circumstances.

The course is aimed at beginners, or near beginners, or those who used to run a long time ago and have lapsed, and who want to train in a group to a level where they can run non-stop for 30 minutes or so.

Prior fitness is not essential, as you will benefit from improvements to your fitness on a progressive basis, although it will be helpful if you can walk for between 10 and 15 minutes already. 

Runners attending should be a minimum of 13 years old, and we only ask that those under 18 should be accompanied by a close friend or family member over 18.

Visit here for more information: https://www.pettswoodrunners.org/

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