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Run In England launches beginner running groups
A new scheme from England Athletics designed to make running locally accessible for all is being launched across Hampshire.
The initiative called ‘Run in England’ aims to create groups within communities, workplaces and schools to encourage, support and guide beginner runners and recreational runners who run or walk for fitness. Working in partnership with clubs and communities Run in England groups will provide a welcoming social environment for beginner runners in which people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can participate in running to improve their health and well-being.
Chief Executive of England Athletics Mike Summers explained, “Running is a hugely accessible and enjoyable way of getting active and keeping fit.
“We want to be able to offer groups that meet people where they are – in their local area, at their level of ability and at the times that are convenient for them. As people progress they may want to join a running club but this is about helping people to take their first steps in the sport without any pressure or expectation, while offering them a good level of support and encouragement. We expect many people to join the groups will come along not considering themselves to be ‘runners’ at all.”
Run in England are now looking for potential run leaders across the county who would be prepared to take a 1 day 'Leadership in Running Fitness' course and set up a group within their community or workplace. Run in England leaders need to be enthusiastic, supportive of others and are runners with some experience (not speed).
Katharine Jones, County Activator for Hampshire said: “To be a Run in England Leader the main ingredient is enthusiasm! Our leaders are as wide and varied as our members.They are all ages, paces, sizes, shapes and abilities – and that’s how we like it! Most importantly you don’t need speed to lead.Run in England Leaders can be volunteers, self employed or employed creating local groups held at times and places to suit all people whether that’s at the local community centre or workplace.”
If you would be keen to look at becoming a group leader or joining a local Run in England group please contact Katharine Jones, County Activator for Hampshire on 07889 178538 or e-mail Katharinejones@runinengland.co.uk.
For more information on Run In England see www.runinengland.co.uk.
For general enquiriesabout 'Run in England: info@runinengland.co.uk
Note to editors
Run in England is England Athletics’ national running network based upon the existing running clubs structure and the highly successful Women’s Running Network.
Run in England is based on the philosophy of locally accessible running fir all, with groups being created for women, mixed-sex, schools, workplaces and families. Working in partnership with clubs and communities RiE aims to provide a welcoming social environment in which people of any fitness level can participate at their own level and to offer achievable goals and activities to enhance health and life. In partnership with existing running clubs RiE will offer both a competition and a progression route for those who wish to utilise it.
Leadership in Running Fitness Course (LiRF)
Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) is England Athletics’ new and exciting training course. This course provides a qualification, leader’s licence and insurance. It’s the starting point for all those who wish to lead a Run in England group in their local community, workplace or school or lead a group for their local running club.
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