If you are thinking about taking up running for the first time our beginners running course will help you to take these first steps.

The Reigate Ladies Joggers Beginners Running Course is a women's only course designed for complete beginners. If you are new to running or have been wanting to start running but haven't yet, this course is for you.

The termly run course is either 5 or 6 weeks long and meets once a week with homework in between. We will start by easing you into running, starting with just 30 seconds at a time and gradually building up your distance and pace. The women's only groups are small and designed in such a way that each lady's needs can be taken into account. We will help develop your personal fitness by understanding your fitness needs and goals.

No one is ever left behind during a session, we all stay together.

The running course will give you support, encouragement, and many different tips and advice for improving your stamina, tackling hills, and increasing your distance. The main aim is to enjoy what you are doing in the fresh air and beautiful Reigate & Redhill countryside and feel great afterward!

Here are some of the benefits of our Beginner Running Course:

• You will learn from experienced coaches who will help you improve your running technique and fitness.

• You will have the opportunity to meet other women who share a passion for running and this will keep you motivated and accountable.

• You will be able to run in a safe and supportive environment.

• You will have the support of a community of women who are committed to helping each other reach their goals.

We'd love to welcome you.  Please complete the form below if you have any questions or click the button far down to see when our next Beginners Course is running.

“Last spring I joined the Reigate Ladies Joggers group, l was quite nervous as I'd never really stuck with running before.  I thought I didn't fit the criteria of being a runner and had always found running extremely difficult. However, group running with RLJ is fantastic, the Beginners group builds you up slowly with a walking/jogging emphasis so that before you know it, you are starting to run! It's such a friendly group of like-minded people and you are initially all beginners so it's much less daunting than a mixed-ability group. I have found running with others makes you go faster and further than you ever would on your own, I even found new places! I wanted to run to improve my fitness level, and it has certainly achieved this, as I ran my first ever 10km in February. I have found the added benefits of having more energy, changing body shape, and boosting my immune system fantastic and I can now say I don't want to stop running! Thanks, girls for all the support and encouragement. It's amazing what can happen after the first few steps!”

Nikki