Get into running

Are you passionate about running? Would you love to get more of your friends or work colleagues running? Perhaps you already take a running group for a club and want to help them improve or make your training more enjoyable and purposeful.

If so, why not become a Leader in Running Fitness and then set up a beginners running group in your local area. If you live in North Yorkshire you can gain this qualification for FREE if you are a volunteer!

What will I learn on the course? 

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  • Looking at barriers to running and how to overcome those barriers

  • How to develop a session & session components including risk assessment, safety, goals and reviewing practice

  • Managing your group to include all abilities

  • Session planning, different activities to include, importance of variety

  • Goal setting – How to set and use personal goals

  • Warming up and cooling down

  • Correct stretching for running

  • Common injuries and injury prevention

  • Footwear – the basics

  • Being a leader – what’s expected of you

Sunday 13^th May – Malton Leisure Centre (click here for further information and to book)

Sunday 24^th June – Harrogate High School (click here for further information and to book)

Sunday 28^th October-  in Northallerton (Click here for further information and to book ) 

Any questions please contact:

Rachel Davies

E: rachel.davies@harrogate.gov.uk T: 01423 556782