Some of you might be thinking... "BUT I’M RUBBISH AT RUNNING"!
We wanted to let you know that there’s no way to get running wrong! The most important thing is that you get up off the sofa and move.
This September we are launching our 6-week Beginners course aimed specifically at complete beginners or anyone who wants to get back into exercise after a long break.
The course starts you off walking with just a minute of jogging and builds up your energy and strength from there. You’ll be amazed how far you can go in the space of just 6 weeks.
Every session you complete will make a big difference to your physical and mental health. You will be...
Building confidence
Caring for your heart
Aid shifting any excess weight
and best of all, feel a hundred times more energised!
This week we wanted to chat with you about combining running with strength training!
Did you know that the NHS recommends adults should take part in two types of physical activity each week, aerobic exercise and strength training?
We know many women get put off strength training as they fear becoming bulky from building muscle or even muscle turning into fat if you stop. We can assure you that none of that is true.
Strength training, in fact, develops your muscles, which means that your body burns its fat reserves more effectively. As a result, a combination of strength training and running has the best effect on your performance – you push your body to a higher level.
In September we'll be running our full 6-week run and strength course, here are 6 great reasons to join us...
If you’re bored with your usual running routine, you may want to try a fun running challenge to re-ignite your love for running.
Here is the next RLJ challenge that is sure to help you to get your running mojo back!.
From this Saturday, 30 May to next, 6 June we will be playing RUNNING BINGO! Below is your "Bingo card" complete with instructions on how to play.
Please share all your BINGO achievements with us on our closed Facebook Group, including getting a line or a row, and don't forget to shout BINGO (and film yourself!) when you get a full house!
31, IT'S TIME TO GET UP AND RUN (jog or walk)!
Love Anna & Emma
One of the things we both love to do is a Scavenger Hunt and so we thought that it would be a great motivation to host a Virtual Scavenger Run for this next week! You could even invite your kids, husbands and partners to come out and join you which will no doubt make it a bit more fun!
If you've never done a running scavenger hunt, this is how it works;
Below is a list of items that you can download (and print off) that you need to find as you go out on your runs (or walks) from today until Monday, 4 May.
Once you find something on the list, take a picture.
Once you think you are done collecting the treasures in your hunt simply share *all your snaps in one post on our closed Facebook group
We know some of these are pretty easy and depending on where you live/run, some can be more challenging. But don't give up. We have plenty of prizes to give out and just because you don't get all 12 of them doesn't mean that you won't be eligible for a prize. It's about participation!
We know it's forecast to rain most of this week, but that never deterred an RLJ, right?! We've run through the wettest winter and so we are well trained to go out in less-than-perfect weather conditions!
Have fun, jump in lots of puddles and stay healthy, Ladies! We are #allinthistogether.
Anna & Emma xxx
*Please only post to the group once you have found all of your items. This will help us keep track of completed entries.
We are thrilled to be launching an awesome month of celebration for March in support of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. It offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
For us at Reigate Ladies Joggers, the seasons are changing, we are getting more daylight and running is coming into its own. Time to #runyourbestlife ladies! The best days and seasons are ahead.
The support of ladies is at the heart of everything we do at Reigate Ladies Joggers, sisterhood, women power, community and running are what we live and breathe and want to bring to you. We have four amazing events on offer during March. Please do join us! It may be a chance to try something new, visit somewhere new and/or meet some lovely new RLJ members.
Saturday 7th March - International day Park Run
Parkrun are supporting International Women's Day, with the aim of promoting physical activity among women. This Girl Can is taking over ParkRuns across the country so come and join us in true RLJ style!
Thursday 19th March - Coffee and cake at Canakin post our 09.30 mixed ability session run join us to run first.
We are teaming up with a lovely new local coffee shop in Reigate. We are always keen to support fellow local businesses. Canakin is a new destination for high-quality speciality coffee and patisseries right on a Reigate Ladies Joggers patch on Reigate High Street. All the cakes and pastries are made on site and are fresh every day. Many are seasonal and change regularly, so there will always be something new and different for us to try.
Saturday 21st March - Run followed by coffee and pastries – @ Reigate Hill – 08.30 – 09.45
We are teaming up with another local business – Barry @ Junction8 viewpoint café. It will be lovely not to have to dash off post run but to enjoy some quality time with your fellow Reigate Ladies Joggers and hopefully a cuppa in the sunshine too.
Friday 27th March - Clubbercise and Party - Holy Trinity Church Hall 7.30pm until 9.00pm.
A chance to dance, laugh and enjoy the company of your Reigate Ladies Joggers mates. This involves fun, easy-to-follow dance fitness routines using rave glow sticks to club anthems from 90′s classics to the latest chart hits taught in a darkened room with disco lights. Sounds great fun. You don’t need to be able to dance at all, you just need to be keen to have fun. We will then enjoy a drink and a chat afterwards.
Book here for just £10.00
We really look forward to seeing you and to enjoy these fantastic events with you.
