Try before you buy…
We know it’s a big step to join a running club — most people are worried everyone will be too fast, too serious or just not that friendly. But we’re not like that (our ethos). Please come down to a few regular Monday or Wednesday runs and make sure you fit in — we’re convinced you will!
We have a range of pace groups and nobody gets left behind. As a guideline, if you can run 3k or more without stopping, you should be fine. We’ll aim to get you up to a 5k distance initially and then up to the full distances of most of the club runs. Most of our sessions are run in distinct pace sessions and we’ll find the right group, even if you’re not sure.
There’s no entry barrier to a Monday session: it’s biased around speed or efforts but at your own pace. It’s normally in an enclosed space so you can do as much or as little as you feel capable in a supportive environment. Let someone know you’re new, so we can keep an eye on you.
| Membership type | Annual Subscription (per year) |
|---|---|
| Full member | £43 |
| Social (non-competitive) and non-running members | £20 |
| Second claim (first claim with another EA club) | £20 |
| HCSC already paid by another sport | £20 |
For that you get a race vest, training top, a friendly bunch to train with at least twice a week, social events, free races, subsidised races, EA race fees paid, social club membership with showers, beer and other isotonic beverages, and discounted entry to most road runs. All that and the odd chip butty too!
Social members get much of the above but are not eligible for EA affiliation discounts on many open races. Club-only XC and Borders League events are also for full members only. We welcome memberships of both types – Social Membership is definitely not a second class option. If you decide you like the odd bit of competition and want to run in club colours you can upgrade at any time. The extra fee goes to the governing body for athletics, England Athletics.
Staying in touch
We have an active mailing list (with full GDPR!) letting you know about all things club, including regular discount offers. You can also keep an eye on our socials: Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Instagram. Once you’re in the fold, we also run a number of WhatsApp groups and a Spond group to keep track of meetups.
If you want to join, please complete the online form by clicking the link below:
Alternatively, you can fill in the embedded form below (please note this may not work on mobile)