Beginners' Running Course
Petts Wood Runners has been running Spring courses for beginners who wish to start or return to running for 15 years now.
So, if you’re looking to get fitter, but find it difficult to get out of the house by yourself to the gym or for a run, the answer may well be in running with others who are in a similar situation to yourself.
A beginners’ running course, starts in Willett Recreation Ground in Petts Wood (off Crossway) BR5 1PE on Saturday 9th May 2026 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and will run for eight Saturdays with the first six weeks in a secure park environment well away from busy roads.
There is no charge for taking part in this, and the only equipment that you will need is some comfortable training shoes. Our friendly running leaders at Petts Wood Runners are qualified trainers under the UK Athletics’ coaching scheme and are well practised in helping others to run.
Please note that this is intended for persons who have no serious underlying medical issues, and if you have any doubts beforehand, please check with your general practitioner before coming along, that exercising is safe for your own particular circumstances.
The course is aimed at beginners, or near beginners, or those who used to run a long time ago and have lapsed, and who want to train in a group to a level where they can run non-stop for 30 minutes or so.
Runners attending should be a minimum of 13 years old, and we only ask that those under 18 should be accompanied by a close friendor family member over 18. You can register for the course on the first day with a very simple questionnaire.
Prior fitness is not essential, as you will benefit from improvements to your fitness on a progressive basis, although it will be helpful if you can walk at a reasonable pace for between 10 and 15 minutes already. You will also be kept up-to-date on a weekly basis on what you need to do by email and on the Beginners’ Facebook group by our friendly course leaders.
All of the course members will then celebrate the end of the 8 weeks with a group 5 kilometres graduation run. So, please do come along if you are interested and find out for yourself! It might just change your life! No need to register in advance. Just leave your name and an e-mail address for our weekly updates when you arrive.
Please address any queries to [email protected]
So, if you’re looking to get fitter, but find it difficult to get out of the house by yourself to the gym or for a run, the answer may well be in running with others who are in a similar situation to yourself.
A beginners’ running course, starts in Willett Recreation Ground in Petts Wood (off Crossway) BR5 1PE on Saturday 9th May 2026 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and will run for eight Saturdays with the first six weeks in a secure park environment well away from busy roads.
There is no charge for taking part in this, and the only equipment that you will need is some comfortable training shoes. Our friendly running leaders at Petts Wood Runners are qualified trainers under the UK Athletics’ coaching scheme and are well practised in helping others to run.
Please note that this is intended for persons who have no serious underlying medical issues, and if you have any doubts beforehand, please check with your general practitioner before coming along, that exercising is safe for your own particular circumstances.
The course is aimed at beginners, or near beginners, or those who used to run a long time ago and have lapsed, and who want to train in a group to a level where they can run non-stop for 30 minutes or so.
Runners attending should be a minimum of 13 years old, and we only ask that those under 18 should be accompanied by a close friendor family member over 18. You can register for the course on the first day with a very simple questionnaire.
Prior fitness is not essential, as you will benefit from improvements to your fitness on a progressive basis, although it will be helpful if you can walk at a reasonable pace for between 10 and 15 minutes already. You will also be kept up-to-date on a weekly basis on what you need to do by email and on the Beginners’ Facebook group by our friendly course leaders.
All of the course members will then celebrate the end of the 8 weeks with a group 5 kilometres graduation run. So, please do come along if you are interested and find out for yourself! It might just change your life! No need to register in advance. Just leave your name and an e-mail address for our weekly updates when you arrive.
Please address any queries to [email protected]
