If you've been thinking about taking up running why not join one of the clubs below. You could also check out what running events are coming up in your area if you want to train for a specific event to keep you motivated!
The Portsmouth Joggers are based at the Mountbatten Centre and meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They have a membership of about 400 and are available to persons over 18. The club meet at 7pm and split into various groups depending on abilities. There is also training at weekends. The club stages six open races over the year. For addition information please visit the website:www.pjc.org.uk/
Paulsgrove Joggers - Free group every Wednesday at Paulsgrove Community Centre. Contact: thepaulsgrove.gym@hotmail.co.uk
Southsea Beginner's Running Group - Would you like to get in shape, lose weight, build confidence, get some fresh air and have fun? If so - the Southsea Beginners' Running Group could be just the thing for you. This local group can offer the support of a qualified and insured leader and gradually take you from walking to running in weekly sessions. It costs just £2 a week and you can have a free trial session before you decide. All beginners are welcome to join. To find out more contact Alexandra on 02392 734037 or email runwithalexandra@hotmail.co.uk
Participants will also need to join Run in England, for just £20 you will recieve one years for membership, a T-shirt, logbook, water bottle and newsletters. Go to: www.runinengland.co.uk for more details.
Other local running groups
- City of Portsmouth AC - www.portsmouthathletic.co.uk
- University of Portsmouth AC - www.upsu.net/getinvolved/clubs/athletics
- Denmead Striders - www.denmeadstriders.co.uk
- Fareham Crusaders Running Club - www.farehamcrusaders.co.uk
- Gosport Road Runners - www.gosportroadrunners.org.uk
- Isle of Wight Athletics Club - www.iwaconline.co.uk
- Isle of Wight Road Runners Athletic Club - www.isleofwightroadrunners.co.uk
- Havant AC - www.havantac.org
- Royal Navy Athletics Club - www.royalnavyac.co.uk
- Ryde Harriers - www.rydeharriers.co.uk
For further information about athletics in our area, including club listings contact:
- Hampshire Athletic Association - www.athletics.hampshire.org.uk
- Cancer Research UK - www.raceforlife.org
- Mountbatten Centre facilities - www.leisurecentre.com/centres/34/home/The-Mountbatten-Centre.aspx
- Running routes as added by users - http://www.run.com/city.asp?loc=Portsmouth+GB
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