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Last Updated 24 April, 2012
© Tony Gilbert and Bourne Town Harriers AC webmaster@bournetownharriers.org
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Adult beginners group starting Tuesday May 15th 18:30 at Bourne Grammar School. See flyer for more information
Do you wish to start running? Below are the answers to a few questions you may have. Also at the bottom of the page in a 10 week beginners program which you can do on your own or with us (BTH) starting in the spring at a date TBC
Beginners FAQs
Q. I want to start running, but I am worried that everyone else will be too fast and that I might not be able to keep up.
A. Amongst the 100 club members there are runners of all levels including absolute
beginners. Indeed the club runs beginners courses during the summer months. Training
is split into ability groups so you will be running alongside other newcomers. You
do not need to be highly competitive to come along and try it.
Q. I just want to get fitter and lose weight. Running clubs are only for people wanting to race?
A. There are many new members of the club that only run to improve fitness. As you get fitter you may aspire to enter local running events.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. Club membership is £20 per year. However, you are welcome to come along and try it for a few weeks.
No special equipment is required. A pair of trainers, shorts, t-
Q. When and where do you meet?
A. Tuesday night 6:30-
Thursday 6:30-
Friday 6-
[link to google map]. ROAD RUN
Sunday 10am Bourne Woods [google map]. Currently juniors only.
In summer venues change to Bourne Woods and BGS (term time) track after clock change.
Q. I want to enter the London Marathon. What will joining a running club do for me?
A. Running in a social group can make training much more enjoyable and help encourage the hard work required. For many the work required in hard sessions is easier when running alongside other runners. The competitive edge pushes you on to greater training effort.
The wealth of experience of seasoned marathon runners and qualified coaches can provide invaluable advise.
10 WEEK RUNNING PROGRAM FOR BEGINNERS
Week 1: run 2 minutes, walk 4 minutes x5
Week 2: run 3 minutes, walk 3 minutes x5
Week 3: run 5 mins, walk 2.50 mins x4
Week 4: run 7 mins, walk 3 mins x 3
Week 5: run 8 mins, walk 2 mins x3
Week 6: run 9 mins, walk 2 min x2, then run 8 minutes
Week 7: run 9mins, walk 1mins x3
Week 8: run 13 mins, walk 2 mins x2
Week 9: run 14 mins, walk 1 min x2
Week 10: run 30 minutes. VERY WELL DONE
Programme to be repeated 3 times each week. The first session each week will take place on Tuesday evening club training at Bourne Grammar School.