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Our FREE Move More RunTogether programmes are aimed at people who have never run before, or need support to get started or continue on in their running journey

Our programmes are not about speed!  We are here to help and support you at the start of your journey and we don’t mind if you walk, jog or run.  The idea is to get you used to running in a fun and supportive environment, and by the end of the course to be able to run or run/walk either 20 minutes or 5K.

The sessions will progress gradually to give your body time to get used to running and you should only aim to run, or run-walk, at a pace which is comfortable for you.  You should aim for ‘conversational’ running and don’t focus on speed or distance initially.  Pushing your body to run faster than is necessary when you’re starting your running journey will only increase your risk of injury.

You do not have to be fit and athletic when you start on our programmes all you need is the ability and motivation to get outdoors and put one foot in front of the other.  

It may help, if in the lead up to starting our sessions, you take regular brisk walks of 10-20 minutes, 3 times per week – but if you don’t manage to do this, don’t worry, you’re still welcome as long as you wear a pair of trainers and a smile!

WHO RUNTOGETHER IS FOR?

• Anyone over the age of 16 years old 
• People who have never run before, or need support to get started on their running journey 
• People with lower physical ability, long-term health conditions and who would like to try jogging or running as a means of being active 
• Anyone looking to make new friendships – our jogs and runs are sociable, so great if you enjoy the company of others

OUR RUNNING PROGRAMMES

1. RUNTOGETHER GET ME STARTED
   A FREE 8-week programme starting from being a complete beginner, taking you to being able to run or run-walk for 20 minutes continuously.We will be organising two runs per week.  We would encourage you to attend both runs, but if you can’t, then as long as you can attend one a week you’re still welcome to join the programme.

   Group runs take place on:

   • Saturday at 08:40, from 15 January – 12 March 2022. Meeting point is Les Quennevais (Parkrun finish area, behind the Sports Centre)
   • Wednesday at 13:00, from 12 January – 9 March 2022. Meeting point is La Fregate Cafe.

   
   GET ME STARTED – BEGINNERS COURSE

2. RUNTOGETHER COUCH TO 5K
   A FREE 9-week programme aimed at beginners, taking you to being able to run or run-walk 5K.COUCH TO 5K – RUNNING COURSE

OUR RUN LEADERS

All our groups are led by Move More Jersey volunteers who are qualified as British Athletic Leaders in Running Fitness.   

HOW TO BOOK

1. Go to the RunTogether website and register / sign in HERE
2. Search for ‘Jersey’ and our RunTogether courses will show
3. We suggest you download the free RunTogether runner’s app for IOS or Android so you can book more easily via your mobile

RUNNING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

If you’re new to running take a look at our tips for beginners below:

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

IMPORTANT: If you have a health condition, or take medication that may affect your ability to participate in our running programme, we recommend that you see your GP for a medical check-up before starting out.

WE LOOK FORWAD TO RUNNING WITH YOU!

OTHER RUNNING PLANS:

Couch to 5K

This is a great running plan for absolute beginners. The website contains lots of help and the Couch to 5K app which helps build up your activity each week.
Get your free week by week guide and download the app 

None to Run

If you can’t currently run for more than 5 minutes straight without stopping to catch your breath, this beginner running plan will take you to running comfortably for 25 minutes without stopping.
Get your free training schedule and audio workout

LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS:

For information about local running clubs, please take a look in our Move More Directory:

MOVE MORE DIRECTORY