Summary of Group:
The Running Social is a vibrant running group based in Caerleon, created with the vision of fostering a supportive environment where people can develop their running skills while having fun, socializing, and meeting new friends. We prioritize a safe and empowering atmosphere that welcomes runners of all abilities, experiences, and goals. Our groups are led by qualified leaders through Welsh Athletics.
Our schedule includes runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Monday sessions feature a 5km run, conducted at a steady, conversational pace with regular stops to ensure no one gets left behind. Wednesday sessions vary between 5-7km and often include additional running fundamentals. Sunday runs typically cover 10km, following the same inclusive principles where everyone stays together and no one runs alone. After each run, we usually gather at a local hospitality venue that generously supports us.
What sets The Running Social apart is our unique culture. We celebrate every runner's achievements, from completing their first 5km to achieving marathon personal bests and aiming for Boston Qualifier times. The beauty of our community lies in our unity; everyone runs together, regardless of ability, and supports each other by sharing experiences and knowledge.
TIMETABLE OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES:
| Day: | Monday | Time: | 18:00 | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Hanbury Garage, Caerleon NP18 1AA | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Social 5k Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| A weekly Monday social run from Caerleon to get you chatting, moving and ready for the week ahead. Meeting Mondays at 5.50pm for a 6pm start. Monday will be a chatty 5km run and post run social. The Running Social is a friendly, welcoming community where we run as one. Come check it out and see what we’re all about.
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| Day: | Wednesday | Time: | 18:00 | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Hanbury Garage, Caerleon NP18 1AA | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Social 5k Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Join us for some midweek miles. Meeting Wednesdays at 5.50pm for a 6pm start. Wednesday runs will vary between easy 5km, hills or speed work. The Running Social is a friendly, welcoming community where we run as one. Come check it out and see what we’re all about.
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| Day: | Sunday | Time: | 09:00 | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Hanbury Garage, Caerleon NP18 1AA | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Social 10k Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Whether you’re a marathon pro or just in it for the coffee, everyone’s welcome! Let’s make Sunday a mix of sweat, smiles, and sips.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES:
At The Running Social, we don't just stick to our regular weekly runs; we also host a variety of exciting events across South Wales.
Here are a few highlights from our past events:
- For the Newport Marathon, we organized a 5km shakeout run that ended at Newport Market, complete with well-deserved cake and coffee.
- We celebrate key dates with special events, such as Global Running Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we challenged participants to move their bodies through various forms of exercise, attracting over 40 people to either run, cycle, walk, hike or swim.
- We supported a group of first-time 10km runners in achieving their goal at the Cardiff Bay 10km, offering logistical support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Looking ahead to the remainder of 2024, we have an exciting lineup of events, including 10km runs in partnership with a local distillery, our Summer Social, and away days testing Hoka trainers.
Our goal for the end of this year is to become qualified coaches, enabling us to offer even more support and opportunities to new runners, helping them achieve their goals.