Welcome To Waterside Runners
About our group
FUN, FRIENDLY, AND SUPPORTIVE RUNNING FOR EVERYONE AT WATERSIDE RUNNERS 🏃🏼♀️ 🏃♂️
We are a community group for people of all abilities and fitness levels who don't have the time or confidence, committing to a Running Club.
All members are required to register via groups.runtogether.co.uk/WatersideRunners/Runs
The minimum age for participants is 16.
England Athletics provides qualified Run Leaders with insurance cover that includes being able to cater for runners aged 12 years old and above.
Any Run Leader holding a Leadership in Running Fitness qualification will not be insured for runners under 12 years of age.
England Athletics does not recommend that children under 12 years of age take part in RunTogether Group runs. If asked, a RunTogether Group Leader should inform the parent / guardian of this recommendation, and that the group sessions are not designed to cater for younger participants. If a parent or guardian wishes to ignore this recommendation, then the Group Leader should inform them that they (the Group Leader) cannot be responsible for them during the session they have planned, as they are not appropriate for the child. The child in such case becomes the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian in any subsequent RunTogether session.
Everyone is welcome to join in and become part of our fully supportive group. If you are new to running or trying to kickstart your fitness! Why not attend one of our group sessions.
Nobody gets left behind as we can pair members with similar speed and abilities. With us we run at your pace. We can also arrange walking and talking, hiking and biking events.
WE ARE SITUATED WITHIN THE PICTURESQUE BOUNDARIES OF THE NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK.
Get Me Started
These sessions are for you if you're a beginner runner/ jogger, or if you've not run for a while and want a gentle introduction. There is no minimum standard or level of experience. It's fine to walk a bit, jog a bit, walk a bit more. As the name suggests, it's about helping you to get started.
Keep Me Going
These runs are for you if you generally run at least twice per month and feel comfortable running/jogging around 5km without stopping.
Challenge Me
These run sessions are for runners who typically run at least once every week and are looking to increase their pace and / or running distance.
Meet our Team
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Clare Fellows Group Helper
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Jo Cleal Facebook Group Administrator, Group Helper, EA Qualified (LIRF) Coach, Committee Member, Beginners & Restarters Group Leader, Mental Health Champion, Run Leader, Social Group Events Co-ordinator
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John Calvert Trail Run Leader, EA Qualified (LIRF) Coach, Group Team Captain
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Mark Mathias EA Qualified (LIRF) Head Coach, Group Leader, Run Leader
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Pauline Kelsey EA Qualified (LIRF) Coach, Mental Health Champion, Committee Member
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Rhiannon Bennett Mental Health Champion, COVID-19 OFFICER
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Sarah Bookham Treasurer, Kit Supplier
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Tina Wooldridge Lead Runner