Running

A new group for members wishing to try, maintain or improve their running, aiming for a balance of easy activity, a few challenges and some fun. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2 at the Rothbury five a side pitch, with the entrance next to the Whitton View bus stops, and members are welcome at any or all sessions. A session usually includes a warm up, drills and short runs with rests, then a longer run along the river, and a cool down, followed by an optional drink at a local venue decided on the day. The usual route runs along the river path, with the furthest anyone normally goes being Lady Bridge and back, and the structure follows the NHS Couch to 5K programme, so nobody is expected to cover the whole distance and everyone works within their own range. When there are enough runners, one takes the front of the pack and one the rear, walking mixed with jogging is perfectly fine, and faster runners double back. It is time spent being active rather than distance that matters.