Running for Non-Runners
Group is now full. Will re-open in April and July 2012
Unfortunately, we can no longer accept complete novices, i.e. people with no running experience what so ever. Due to the clubs rapid expansion, we don't have enough coaches to cope with non runners. We can, however, recommend you contact some other local groups.
- Andrew McKenna: Contact Andrew on 07723 314903 or email him on ADMckenna@yahoo.co.uk
- Rushden Runners: Rushden Runners have been set up as part of the Run England initiative, to encourage non runners to become active. Contact Fiona Flander for more details, mobile number is 07763 353097 or email rushdenrunners-beginners@yahoo.co.uk
If you do have some running experience then one of our higher groups may still be able to fit you in. See our Training page for an idea of different groups capabilities.
10 Week Beginners Course
How many people do you know that sat in front of the TV watching the London Marathon, saying "Next year I'm going to do that or I wish I was able to do that...." and how many times did you hear the same thing said the year before and the year before that. Well this year they might actually stand a chance!
In May 2011 Wellingborough & District Athletics Club organised a 10 week "Running for Non-Runners" course, specifically aimed at people who wanted to start running, whether it was looking to run that first marathon or to simply get into shape for the summer and stay trim and fit the whole year through. It was fun, friendly and showed you all the basics needed to start running whatever your goals.
In April 2012 we hope to run this course again following it's great success!
Remember this course is suitable for the complete beginner so everyone is welcome.
The course, which is based on 2 sessions per week, only costs £4.00 per week, and is run by friendly UK Athletics qualified coaching staff from Wellingborough & District Athletics Club
For more information please email howard@wdac.org.uk