York Region Runners Club, like many other running clubs or groups can offer a number of benefits to someone interested in learning to run the right way. Here are a few to consider.
Coaching: When people want to take up a new sport they usually get some training or coaching. Running is no different – it’s a learnt skill, and requires training & lots of practice. Fred Robbins our Head Coach and Club Director is here to help you learn to run safely and effectively.
Improve your running: The advice you get from your coach or other members of the club is invaluable – usually the best you’ll receive. If you are out there just running and have no idea of what you are doing, you run the risk of becoming injured or training the wrong way.
Competition: Runners have one main competitor and that’s themselves, but to beat your best time you need to strive to get better. One way is to push yourself against other club members – it’s a win/win for everyone.
Fun: Yes running can be fun! It’s great to have friendly, fun competition when training – and a chance to laugh at your’s or Fred’s bad jokes and funny stories!
Socializing: Running can be a lonely sport. Often when it feels hard or tedious it’s good to have someone to chat with when warming up, doing your stretches afterwards, or just running alongside.
Motivation: The thought of being trained can be very motivational. Your goals may be to improve your distances or your speed, and it’s a lot easier when you have a group of fellow runners with the same goals to support you.
Meeting like-minded people: We usually do sports in groups, where there are many people with the same outlook and interests. Running like all sports, attracts people with similar goals, so it’s great to compare notes on races and just talk running.
Accountability: Running requires discipline and to be a runner you need to run at least 2 or 3 times a week, so if you are part of a club you are far more likely to turn up and run.
