Reasons to run with a group

 How do you find some training buddies? Where do you look?
What are the benefits of forming a group?
How can you have more fun while improving performance or losing weight?

10 reasons: 

1. To lose some weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle
2. •To get fit and feel stronger
3. •To meet new people and make friends
4. •To feel better about yourself by setting and achieving goals
5. •To find healthy ways to release the stress of life
6. •To do something positive in the local community
7. •To feel pride in being part of a team
8. •To have activities and events to look forward to on a regular basis
9. •To improve performance in a particular sport through cross-training
10. •To accomplish a life-long dream such as run a marathon

Running with a group

Who would be interested? Why would they join? Here are  10 possibilities

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•  Runners who feel like athletic loners and seek more enjoyment.
• • Those who seek activity partners for safety reasons.
• • Novice runners and joggers who’d like support or advice from more experienced people.
• Experienced runners who want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm -and maybe brag a little.
• People who need motivation to get fit or lose weight.
• Runners without a club that’s convenient for their schedule.
• Runners who seek training partners with similar skill levels 
• Anyone who wants to work out in the company of others, but would rather not pay fitness club membership fees.
• People new to the area who want to enjoy healthy activities.
• Those who want to meet members of the opposite sex in a friendly, fun and safe environment.  

Go to any park, gym, or fitness center and you’ll find plenty of people working out alone who would be happy to have others to make the experience more pleasant….and that doesn’t even include the countless people exercising in their own garages, basements and living rooms! Many of them would gladly get together with others if invited and if it were convenient.

I started running with Joints in Motion, a program where you’re coached as a team, so there’s an immediate sense of camaraderie.  From that great experience, I found the local running club and have run with them ever since.

You’re not alone! There are plenty of people in your city or town or county who have similar goals as yourself. All of these goals are easier to accomplish when we have others to support us with motivation, experience, camaraderie, and humor. It’s easier to stick to a workout routine or to train for an event when you do it in the company of friends. Running with a group or club will be of great help for any of the following