[jonny121]

I luv going out for a run but now got to the point where i find myself going slow or even waiting for people I run with.
So I really need people of my own ability, what level of fitness would I need for a running club.

[runningowl]

Us at hallamshire harriers run from the bowling green clubhouse in hillsborough park every tues and thurs at 6pm.

Ability wise it is anything from elite to beginner there is a group run for you, what kind of ability are we talking? Any races and what times?

[jonny121]

Never done races, but I do half marathons in just under 2 hours but that was last year before I had time off with a operation.

[runningowl]

When I returned to running in 2007 I ran 1hr 59min in the Sheffield half. In oct 2007 I started running with hallamshire harriers and it was the best thing I ever did. This year I am aiming for sub 1hr 25min. Wouldn't be where I am without the club.

Come down on a tues or thurs night at 6pm. You can just run with a group and see if it's for you. No pressure to join, just come and run

[jonny121]

It's all sounding good, what distance do the groups run?

[runningowl]

Each group is different but the the main group do between 6-8miles. There is also a slower group who do up to 6miles. The sessions last around an hour to an hour half.

Let me know if you decide to come down, I am there tues and thurs normally but i have a fell race Monday so probably won't be there tues.

[jonny121]

Think I will go with the slower group to tonight, what time should I arrive to make sure I get in the rite group ?

[runningowl]

5:45 should be fine. I will be around. Just ask for gareth

[runningowl]

The groups don't leave till 6 but arriving earlier gives us time to get you in the right group

[runningowl]

How did you find tonight?

[jonny121]

absolutely fabulous lol, jan and terry said I need to be in a quicker group next time, they said we was doing 8 minute mile but till the half marathon to let my calf heel properly I'm gonna stick with the same group.

[runningowl]

Good, glad you enjoyed it.

good plan on staying in that group. The faster group go up atleast one steep climb which would put a lot of stress on your calf.

[jonny121]

If I can get time off from doing afternoons you'll see me next week, trouble is my manager classes any excerise as mental lol

[jonny121]

Oh and thanks

[Rensh]

Hi,

What kind of pace do the slower beginner group do? - Ive only ever done 10ks and done a couple in just under 1 hour but would probably be more around 1hr 5 min pace at the moment. Want to get down to 55 min for the great yorkshire run in September. I would like to try with the slower group for a few weeks and see how it goes

Thanks

[runningowl]

The slower group run around 10-12min mile. you should be fine with them. like i said to Jonny, just come down and try. There is a group for all

[Rensh]

I think i may come down tomorrow. I've been wanting to join a group for such a long time but always worry that when i get there I'll struggle too much. Suppose the only way to get going is to just go for it! So its 6 o clock tomorrow? who should i ask for?

Also what kind of route do the slower group go on? is it relatively flat or hilly?

[runningowl]

Ask for gareth, post half marathon legs feel ok so will be down tomorrow for 5:30 onwards