RUN TOGETHER
Whether you’re looking to join a weekly run group, thrash out some sprints at the track or take part in an epic adventure, doing it in a women-only group can be more supportive, safe, fun and rewarding
Words: Emma Harrison
Do you ever think back to the time you first decided to go for a run? What was the motivation behind it? There are so many different reasons why we decide to start running, or run more regularly, but whatever it is, there’s often a very specific motivating factor.
The wonderful thing about running is that it leads to all sorts of opportunities you may not have considered when you started out. Perhaps you’re training for your first marathon when you never thought you’d get past 5K, maybe you love a hill sprint these days after sticking to the canal path for years… Or maybe you now think of running as part of your social life when you thought you’d always go alone.
In fact, running is one of the most social sports there is, and there are lots of benefits to be had beyond the chat. Joining a club or being part of a run group keeps you accountable and can be a very strong motivating factor for lacing up your trainers. There are a ton of running groups out there, whether you fancy getting faster, going longer or just want a bit of a company on your runs.
And drilling down even further, women-only run groups are now on the rise too. A single-sex group can help some women feel stronger, safer, more confident and more encouraged to get out and run when they can. From casual meet-ups to full-blown adventure weekends, women across the UK are joining together to run. Let’s dive in and find out more.