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May 2012
2:35pm, 22 May 2012
59 posts
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Not so lazytoad!
I think I will do whilst im doing there this weekend, i think im just a cowardy custard and frightened that they are going to be too fast or meanies! lol
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May 2012
2:39pm, 22 May 2012
21,485 posts
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Old Croc
check them out on web - and local race results - especially if many around your times. Give them a call, pop down one night just to say hi and gauge the welcome.
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May 2012
2:43pm, 22 May 2012
12,976 posts
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JohnnyO
There will always be someone slower than you. Everybody thinks that they will be too slow when they first go to a club, but any club worth joining will look after noobs and will have groups for all abilities.
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May 2012
2:45pm, 22 May 2012
21,486 posts
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Old Croc
what Jonny said
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May 2012
4:45pm, 22 May 2012
11,993 posts
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sheri3004
There can't *always* be someone slower than you. Someone has to be the slowest 
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May 2012
7:55pm, 22 May 2012
17 posts
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Mick n Phil
just contact a club, prefereably your nearest
and simply be open with them
tell them quietly that your a complete newbie or what ever you are-
your furthest distance and in what time, and how u feel with it
then ask what they have to offer
the socialising side can or wil come later if you want it to
thery wil appreciate your honesty and put you with a group of your ability
a decent sized club, ,will have expereinced veterans out with newer groups so as they are on hand to deal with advice etc
what you have to understand is- some runners may be preparing for a future race
you can hopefully build on things from there
dont be shy, or embarrassed or scared, its all perfectly natural, and they'll be totaly ready to deal with all of that
they should then tell you if they can accomadate you - and tell you where they stand as a club
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May 2012
8:26pm, 22 May 2012
998 posts
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HuwH
Joining a club has taken my times from sub 2hr half and sub 60 10k down to 1hr 42 and 48min 10K over 2 years This is wholely through running with a club. I was improving slowly by myself but this took off after running with others. I joined a non-competitive club and we cater for all speeds on our training night including a jog walk group for beginners. It did take me a least 6 months to get know people in the groups (as not everyone is there each week) before I started to feel part of the club so if you do join one give it some time. For me its great to talk to other runners face to face about running issues and getting support at races. I did struggle for a month or so in the group I was put in as while I did have similar race times i wasn't running 8 miles everyweek at that pace. But stick with it and you'll get better.
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May 2012
9:56pm, 22 May 2012
806 posts
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AdminLiz
Great info Mick.....thinking of joining a club myself soon, so thank you.
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Jul 2012
10:59am, 14 Jul 2012
1,045 posts
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AdminLiz
I did it....went and joined Harwich Runners
Love it so far, every week has been different, felt so welcome!
I'm even running my first race with them as part of a team relay tomorrow
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Jul 2012
11:05am, 14 Jul 2012
21,914 posts
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Old Croc
Well done you - and good luck tomorrow
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