Join a Running Group

Join a local running group. Many running shoe stores offer weekly group runs for free or very low cost. Change up your routine, meet some new people, and challenge others/yourself to try a new pace!

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Join a Running Group Challenge rules

Join the group and run with at least one other person.
Go at least three times
This is a new challenge. So if you take on this challenge, it starts today! Yesterday, last month, three years ago does NOT count!
Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take Challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.
Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take Challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.

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From Stephen P

“Friday morning runners Choice Waterloo Group - Great group to push me on my interval training.”

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Allan J Third run done and completed - biggest number tonight, 8 runners.

Auckland, NZ • 9:47 GMT, 7 May 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Ramison H, Matteo R and 1 otherRamison H, Matteo R and Mel M encouraged this.

Allan J Actually managed the second run with the group tonight.

Auckland, NZ • 10:49 GMT, 30 Apr 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Chantelle A, Ramison H and 3 othersChantelle A, Ramison H, Jaco K, Terry G and Shona W encouraged this.

Carol Ann B Fees duly paid.. Tis official.. am now an official 'Toonie' :) http://www.toonieexpress.co.uk/

Lincolnshire, GB • 11:20 GMT, 10 Apr 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Allan J Went for the first time with actual group members of the NRG. Nice easy run of just under 6k for the three of us.

Auckland, NZ • 7:29 GMT, 26 Mar 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Magnus E, Michele H and 2 othersMagnus E, Michele H, Helen L and Kaye D encouraged this.

Tamara A Group ran this a.m.!

Saint-Hyacinthe, CA • 5:25 GMT, 23 Mar 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Mark C, Logan C and 1 otherMark C, Logan C and Laurence M encouraged this.

Allan J So turned up for tonights run (a little late, 4 mins), noone there, ran the 10k anyway. I guess this doesn't count!

Auckland, NZ • 10:27 GMT, 5 Mar 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Ashleigh R encouraged this.

It's the thought (and effort) that counts!!

Ashleigh R • 10:34 GMT, 5 Mar 2013 • Encourage

I know, it was a great run because work was utter crap today & I needed the release.

Allan J • 10:42 GMT, 5 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Ashleigh R encouraged this.

Carol Ann B forgot to log 2nd run with trail group few weeks ago - not managed third yet, due to work & social stuff - should make it next week :)

Lincolnshire, GB • 6:16 GMT, 1 Mar 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Yvonne H, Sam P and 1 otherYvonne H, Sam P and Allan J encouraged this.

Allan J Joined NRG (Night Running Group). Alternate runs on Tues/Thur. CAn't do Thur so next Tues should be on.

Auckland, NZ • 8:32 GMT, 19 Feb 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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Rushell R, Dot B and 1 otherRushell R, Dot B and Carol Ann B encouraged this.

How's it going Allan?

Carol Ann B • 6:13 GMT, 1 Mar 2013 • Encourage

First Tuesday they had after joining I couldn't go. Looks like they might be going back to 2 runs each week again. Hopefully this week will be on & I can go (even if it is census night).

Allan J • 2:09 GMT, 2 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Carol Ann B encouraged this.

Ah, I know the feeling, life gets in the way sometimes! Still, there's no hurry, have fun :)

Carol Ann B • 6:58 GMT, 2 Mar 2013 • Encourage

Carol Ann B 1/3 Wed 30th - 6.5 miles of muddy trails, great route & nice starry night :) Invited me to join them in an event, so can't be doing too bad!

Lincolnshire, GB • 4:05 GMT, 31 Jan 2013 • In the Join a Running Group Challenge

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