TRAINING AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR RUNNERS

BORED OF RUNNING ON YOUR OWN? NEED SOME COMPANY? YOU NEED A RUNNING CLUB.

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Natalie Edwards from Coulsdon Runners, in the London Borough of Croydon, began her running journey in September 2021 and progressed from a 3 minute run to running the London Marathon in 2024. She credits her progress and her enjoyment of running to being part of a community led running club, that not only has multiple beginner and social running groups, but also complementary classes that help build strength and conditioning. Here Natalie tells us how it all works and what's great about being part of a social running club.

To find out more about Coulsdon Runners head to their website https://www.coulsdonrunners.co.uk

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords
 
running clubs, community, mental health, training, support, social running, group dynamics, fitness, motivation, personal growth
 
Summary
 
In this podcast episode, Tim from Sapphire Running Zone interviews Natalie from Coulsdon Runners about the benefits of joining a running club. Natalie shares her personal journey from a beginner to completing a marathon, emphasizing the importance of community, support, and mental health benefits that come from running in a group. The conversation explores various aspects of running clubs, including training dynamics, social interactions, and the motivation that comes from being part of a supportive community.
 
Takeaways
  • Running clubs provide a sense of community and support.
  • Joining a running club can improve mental health.
  • Group training helps with motivation and accountability.
  • Strength training is essential for runners.
  • Running with others can enhance performance and enjoyment.
  • Social interactions in running clubs foster friendships.
  • It's important to find a running pace that suits you.
  • Running for charity adds motivation and purpose.
  • Community events help support fundraising efforts.
  • Running can be a transformative journey for individuals.
    • Titles
    • Why You Should Join a Running Club
    • The Journey from Beginner to Marathoner
      • Sound Bites
      • "Running clubs provide a sense of community."
      • "Strength is a huge part of running."
      • "You run how you feel and at your own pace."
      • "I want to help people realise they can run."
        • Chapters
         
        00:00 The Importance of Running Clubs
        03:08 Natalie's Running Journey
        05:57 Training Dynamics in a Group
        09:01 Support and Community in Running
        11:55 Mental Health Benefits of Group Running
        15:06 Finding Your Pace and Comfort Zone
        18:04 Social Aspects of Running Clubs
        21:00 Goals and Future Aspirations
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