Edit: WE ARE NOW FULL.
Thanks to everyone who has signed up - we'll email you shortly.
If you want to go on the waiting list, fill in the form ... here. There are usually some dropouts for various reasons and most people who join a couple of weeks later do just fine.
As ever, a free course for complete beginners, working up to running 5k (3.1 miles).
All details here.
If you've read through all that and still have questions, mail abingdonacbeginners@gmail.com.
Looking forward to running with you in September and October!
Friday, 28 July 2017
Monday, 6 March 2017
JogWantage starting new C25K course
For all those folks asking "when's the next C25k course?" - well, those lovely people at JogWantage (they are from the local running club White Horse Harriers and we see them out and about at events, so we know them and they are lovely) are doing a C25K course starting in April - see https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/JogWantage for details. It's not free but it's cheap!
Sunday, 5 February 2017
Details for C25k course starting Feb 2017
Entries are now closed. There are always dropouts, so email us near the start of March if you would like to take a place that's freed up.
Below is a link to the latest information for runners who have signed up for our new couch-to-5k courses. If you are signed up it will also be in the email sent out on Feb 5th.
The document includes the times for the sessions as well as what you will be doing for each session.
Course information
Below is a link to the latest information for runners who have signed up for our new couch-to-5k courses. If you are signed up it will also be in the email sent out on Feb 5th.
The document includes the times for the sessions as well as what you will be doing for each session.
Course information
Friday, 13 January 2017
New couch to 5K course starting in February
Sessions are on Saturday mornings. The course starts on Saturday 11 February and is 12 weeks long.
Tell your friends and family!
Note: Our run leaders are insured for children 12 and over. Younger children are welcome to join the course but they must stay with their parent or guardian.
Sessions
The sessions meet in Rye Meadow at 8.45am (look for the parkrun flag, just inside the gate at Rye Meadow car park).
The course is based on the hugely popular, and successful, NHS couch to 5k programme and is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who have done some running or other types of sport before.
If you have and concerns or are starting an exercise programme for the first time, talk to your doctor beforehand.
How to sign up
To sign up, please fill in the form. Entries will close on 9 February or when the course is full.
To find out more, visit our blog or to ask any questions, please contact us at abingdonacbeginners@gmail.com.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Another successful graduation!
Well done to all those who graduated the latest couch to 5K course. I have added a news item to the Abingdon Athletics Club website.
Friday, 4 November 2016
Monday, 24 October 2016
Week 6 round up
Well the couch to 5K groups have just completed week six of the program and things are looking good. Everyone is progressing really well and it is lovely to see the smiles of achievement and the end of the session.
parkrun is international and free to all, you just need to create an athlete account and print your barcode. It's easy to do.
With your barcode you will be able to get a time for the 5K (we'll be doing run/walk but it still counts!).
Just visit the parkrun registration page to get yourself your athlete barcode - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Don't forget to check out the Abingdon parkrun photos page. You might find yourself in there somewhere.
Don't forget you will also find info on the Abingdon Athletics Club website.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next session, providing I can still walk after Sunday's marathon!
parkrun
The Saturday group is now approaching the point where we will be doing the full two lap course. Therefore it is time for you all to sign up, if you haven't already.parkrun is international and free to all, you just need to create an athlete account and print your barcode. It's easy to do.
With your barcode you will be able to get a time for the 5K (we'll be doing run/walk but it still counts!).
Just visit the parkrun registration page to get yourself your athlete barcode - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Don't forget to check out the Abingdon parkrun photos page. You might find yourself in there somewhere.
Advice and guidance for new runners
I have collected together a few links to online help for runners, especially one's just getting started. The websites cover things such as injury prevention advice, strength training and stretching.Don't forget you will also find info on the Abingdon Athletics Club website.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next session, providing I can still walk after Sunday's marathon!
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