Now You've Joined, Where Should You Start?

Here are a few tips on some club activities you may want to try. Don't be afraid of chosing a different path, these are simply suggestions.

If you are completely new to running..

Send an email to find out the start date of the next beginners course.
Volunteer at the handicap and be inspired by some ex-beginners, making sure you stay for coffee afterwards.
Build a plan to run your first handicap.

If you run a bit but want to run further and faster..

Go to a foundation track training session.
Become a regular on Wednesday and/or Saturday club runs.
Run your first handicap straight away, giving yourself a better chance of winning as you get faster. Stay for coffee afterwards too.
Volunteer to mind the bags on a Wednesday evening.

If you are an experienced runner..

Become a regular at track and hill sessions.
Enter a Cross-Country race (winter) or the Grand Prix series (summer) and come along to the pub afterwards.
Plan your diary around the club championship races and the road relays.
Volunteer as a marshal at the Last Friday of the Month.

If you have joined as a social runner..

Run a handicap (and make the most of your Serpie discount in the cafe afterwards).
Go on a social trail run.
Become a regular on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday club runs.
Volunteer to help out in the kit room.

If you are a novice triathlete..

Sign up for a coached swim session on a Monday or Wednesday night.
Start some track training.
Volunteer as a marshal at the handicap.

If you are an experienced triathlete..

Sign-up for swim sessions.
Join the club cycle rides.
Volunteer to lead some club rides.