For new runners, or just those looking for a less intense training session than the full club training nights, we hold a “beginners” session on Saturday mornings at 9.30am at the Sports Pavillion in the University of Ulster in Coleraine. 

These sessions are run by Gillian Wasson and Kay Hack and generally involve a short warm-up followed by some drills to get fully warmed up and improve technique and then a 20-30 min “session”. These sessions are designed to be suitable for everyone including complete beginners. For more details, contact Gillian on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

The group is very welcoming and provides an ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to give running a try.

For some advice on starting running, have a look at the Runner's World website here.

There are some other useful links below:

There are some good beginner's schedules on the Race for Life website.

MapMyRun and Gmap pedometer both allow you to work out the distance of routes.

Fetcheveryone provides a place to record your training.

Some useful links for buying kit include Up and Running (running shop in Belfast), Wiggle, Sweatshop and Sheactive.

For news on Northern Ireland running events, visit Athletics NI or the Run Run Run website.