I am interested in the beginner course.

Email info@srs.org.uk and we'll make sure to send you the info package once the plans for the spring beginner course are drawn. Alternatively, email Gin Tidridge (tidridge@gmail.com) if you are interested in joining the Eastleigh programme. For more details on either course see Beginner Course.

I have never been running with a club. Should I wait for a beginner course or can I just come for the regular training?

To get the most out of our Wednesday training we ask that participants can already run for about 30 mins straight. (The speed doesn't matter.) If that sounds too hard for you at the moment, we'd recommend you excercise for a few weeks on your own to work up your stamina, or wait for one of the beginners courses. That way you are most likely to fully enjoy your club runs from the first day on.

I am interested in joining but I am pretty slow and I don't want to hold anybody back.

You wouldn't believe how often we hear this :-) The fact is that we cater to all abilities. Some of us are faster, others are slower or simply prefer to run at a casual pace at the back of the pack - honestly, it doesn't matter. We normally divide the group into two teams according to their speed but the rest usually works out by itself.

If you are unsure about your own abilities we suggest you stick with the slower group on your first run. Chances are you'll blend in just fine but if you really find ourself falling behind don't panic. Just continue at your on pace and wait for the leaders to loop back to you. That way everybody can run at a comfortable pace, nobody feels they are holding anybody back, and yet nobody is left behind.

I would love to come for a test session. What should I expect?

We suggest you start with a Wednesday club run but please check the programme first to make sure there is no special event planned that day. We normally meet near the reception area at Solent University at around 18:45 for a 19:00 start. Most of us show up in gear already but there are changing rooms and lockers at the university, should you need them. Also, there are plenty of parking spots.  

Do you offer marathon training?

We don't have an official marathon group but we always have a few members training for the London marathon in spring or for one of the fall marathons so it should be easy to find training partners. Also, most of our coaches are accomplished marathon runners themselves and will be happy to advice you on your individual training plan.

I love to go jogging but I don't care for races.

You are not alone. There are many reasons to join a running club: to stay fit, to make new friends, to relax after work, to loose weight, etc.  While some of us enjoy the challenge of a local race we make sure to cater to all interests.

I am a member but I don't get any emails.

Please email Sylvia Dieckmann (sylvie@gmail.com) with your current email address. Please note that we can no longer sign up anybody automatically. All we can do is to send you an email with an invite which you will have to accept.

I have moved./I got a new email address.

For updates to your postal address please contact our membership secretary Tina Blackburn (johnandtina62@btinternet.com). Changes to your mailing address can also be handled by Sylvia Dieckmann (sylvie@gmail.com).

I recently joined and now I need some kit.

We have vests, tshirts, and long sleeved shirts in club colours for purchase, as well as flourescent bibs for those dark winter runs. Jennifer Ostrowski Desmoulins (jennifer.desmoulins@yahoo.com) usually brings some of the kit along for the Wednesday club runs. Feel free to email her before the run to put in your order.

I still have a question.

Email us at info@srs.org.uk.