Running

RUNNING

Just come along to the session and let the coaches know you're new to the group, if that's the case. Several different running groups meet here -- make sure you find FIT (we'll be the noisy gals!)
There are usually several groups to cater for different fitness levels and experience.
Sessions vary - sometimes there's a structured training program such as in the lead up to the City to Surf, at other times the sessions focus on skills such as hill running or interval training.
Here's the new program for January - April 2012

This is one of our most popular events - come along & meet other FIT members to run/walk at different locations around Canberra - check the front page of the website or the weekly Newsflash for details or get the current schedule here.
These runs/walks vary in distance -- it's up to you to do what suits you.
Make sure you stay & join in when we adjourn afterwards for a long, loud breakfast!
All levels welcome - don't be shy & don't worry about how far you can run or walk - we all start somewhere and the Saturday morning run is a great way to do this!

There's also a northside group which meet at the top of Philip Ave, Hackett - the run is through Majura Nature Park.
For those who want to go to brekkie afterwards there are lots of options at Dickson/Hackett shops.

To ensure you make it safely there & back here are a some safety ideas:

familiarise yourself with the route directions before the run by checking the schedule and looking at the map (if there is one)
run with a buddy if you can - especially if you are unfamiliar with the run and didn’t look at the map the night before!
carry water and/or food for longer runs, especially on hot days - and have a look at this info on how to Beat the Heat while you keep FIT
consider carrying a mobile phone
if you can't run with a buddy, let others know where you are going and how long you expect to take.

Please be considerate about where you park – if we are running from a suburban shopping centre please don’t park in the car park right in front of the newsagent or local supermarket – leave these for local shoppers who will only park a few minutes while nipping in for the paper & bread.

Bookings are for breakfast for 25-30 people: with a group this size café owners expect people to eat breakfast - FIT confirms this will be the case.

Breakfast is booked for 8.30am - the cafe is aware there will be staggered arrivals. We tell the cafe the majority of people will be gone by 10am.

Page updated 20 March 2012