Running

Running is a form of exercise that can be done at anytime and anywhere.

See Also:: Athletics

An Overview of Running

For the majority of people, running is a way to keep fit as it can be done at any pace, over any distance. But at a competitive level there are many different distances for events, from the 100m to ultra-marathons, all of which require different training and techniques.

Running is for everyone. It is the perfect way to get active - it's free and you can start right outside your front door. Comfortable sports clothing and a suitable pair of trainers is all you need.

Active Together believe running / jogging is for everyone and is most fun when shared with others. Try one of our group runs to find out for yourself...

Benefits

Regular running can reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control. Running also helps to get rid of excessive adrenalin and other stress hormones, boosts your mood and keeps you fit.

To feel the full benefits, make sure you warm up, cool down and stretch, before and after every session. Exercise tips on how to do this can be found using the NHS exercise guide.

Costs

Running is free, you can do it anywhere!

Involvement

If you are new to running, or you've not been active for a while, you may want to build your fitness levels gently by walking before you move on to running. Couch to 5K is a free nine-week running plan from NHS Change 4 Life especially designed for people who want to work on their fitness levels. Or if you prefer to run with friends Beginners Running Leicestershire can help you find a beginners running group in your local area.

Adaptations and Equipment

Running requires very little equipment, but a good pair of running shoes that suit your foot type will reduce the risk of injury.

Wellington Running Club

Founded by club skipper Denise Poole in 2016, WRC was created for a group of friends to run together. We now have 4 groups that go out on club nights. There is no charge, we run4free. No one gets left behind. Groups try to run for about an hour.

Duncan Bawler Training

I am a self employed PT and CrossFit Coach as well as L3 trainer assessor for the delivery of 1st Aid

Quantock Orienteers

Taunton Athletics Club

We offer training in all aspects of athletics and running
For school years 3 and above
We have specialised groups for different ages and disciplines
We also offer holiday clubs

Longrun Meadow Parkrun

Applebees Fitness

Applebees Fitness provides personal training, group exercise classes and an outdoor gym all based at COACH, French Weir park. Our vision is to create an affordable friendly fitness community to improve your health and well being, making exercise something

Taunton Running Club

Taunton running club provide sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 18:30 in Taunton town centre.

There is no joining fee or ongoing subs needed - we run for fun and we run for free!

All abilities and ages welcome!

Taunton Fitness Club

Taunton Fitness Club is for ordinary folk that like to run, walk, cycle, swim or do other fitness activities. TFC is not a sports club as such but a community club where like-minded people can enjoy keeping fit with others without elitism or competitivene

Excelsior Athletic Development Club

Excelsior ADC offers:
Gymnastics and parkour sessions to boys and girls aged 6-16.
Weight Lifting coaching (Licensed club with British Weight Lifting).
Athletics coaching: sprints, jumps, hurdles, throwing

Warrior Chimps

We stage extraordinary solo and team sports events at affordable prices. Our aim is to inspire our participants to reach their full potential and we guarantee our events will inspire and motivate everyone who takes part.

Petroc Mid-Devon Plodders

Bridgwater Half Marathon

Bridgwater Half Marathon & BWH10K is organised by Bridgwater Friends of Cancer Research UK and aims to stage a professional race with a family friendly atmosphere. The Bridgwater 5K Fun Run is staged alongside the main event.

More details can be found

Dulverton Running Club

We organise runs twice-weekly in the Dulverton area. Normally Weds evening and Sun morning.
Runs last about 40 mins - all welcome.
For more information check our Facebook page or contact Sam Gibb.

Langport Runners Beginners Group

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Ham Hill Harriers

Beginners Running group based in Stoke sub Hamdon

Yeovil Montacute Parkrun

Street Parkrun

GoodGym Exeter

The GoodGym is a charity set up to combine running with volunteering. Our community of runners get fit by doing good. We have free weekly group runs where we run to carry out a good deed for local organisations. All abilities welcome to join!