Running

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Getting into running

The running revolution is in full swing, with more and more people taking up running for its many health benefits, but also as a social activity. Thankfully, running is a...

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Running isn’t just for the super-fit. Anyone can give running a go, and if even if you’ve never felt the urge to go for a run in your life, there are lots of ways to get started. Running is a fantastic activity for building your general fitness and losing weight, and can also help strengthen your muscles and build stronger bones.

If you’re just starting out you can run alone, or you can buddy up with a friend or family member for moral support. For those looking to get social, there are also loads of running groups and organised group runs happening across the county on a regular basis. It really doesn’t matter how fast or how far you go – just getting those legs moving can make a real difference to your health and wellbeing.

Activities

Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k is a simple running plan for beginners, designed to help you work your way up from nothing, to being able to run 5km in a matter of...

Find a guide runner near you

England Athletics have a national database of guide runners known as 'Find a Guide' to help visually impaired individuals find and contact licensed Guide Runners near them.

Being active with a disability or health condition

An everyday guide to being active for people living with an impairment or health condition.

RunTogether – running routes

RunTogether is a great resource for anyone looking to find new opportunities to run in their local area. They provide fun, friendly, supportive and inclusive running opportunities for everyone, whatever...

RunTogether – running groups

RunTogether is a great resource for anyone looking to find like-minded people to run with in their local area. They provide fun, friendly, supportive and inclusive running opportunities for everyone,...

parkrun

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs that are open to everyone. Kent has 16 parkruns and 9 junior parkruns

Beating the boredom

We’ve all been there. You make a plan to get more active, perhaps a new year’s resolution. It goes well for a few days, perhaps even a few weeks but...