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Get running with Penrhyn Castle Beginner Running Group \u2013 part of the Let the Outdoors Move You programme by National Trust<\/h3>\n

By Amy Underwood Thompson, Penrhyn Castle Events Assistant – March 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

Penrhyn Castle is a nineteenth century fantasy castle with spectacular surroundings of mountains and coastline. It is a great backdrop for people to get active outdoors and an ideal space for running. Since 2014 there has been a Penrhyn parkrun<\/a>\u00a0through the garden and woodland every Saturday. However, we wondered whether the fresh air and lovely views could also inspire non-runners and beginners to become active too\u2026<\/p>\n

So on Sunday 7th February 2016 we launched our first Beginner Running Group, a free 8 week programme to take people up to a 5km distance, led by a team of two friendly volunteer Run Leaders<\/a>. The sessions take place in the morning, before the castle is open to the general public to ensure a quiet and relaxed atmosphere – behind closed doors but in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

We are now half way through the programme and delighted to have a core group of over 20 people each week, come rain or shine! We think this is due to a mix of location, friendly and encouraging leadership from our Run Leaders, midweek support through the group\u2019s closed Facebook page and a community spirit, but thought we better ask our beginner runners to make sure\u2026<\/p>\n

Gwenan Hughes (who has come to 4 out of the 5 sessions so far) was happy for her Q&A to be shared with you all:<\/p>\n

What made you choose to join an outdoor running group?<\/strong>
\nSo it would help with me with motivation, meet new people and Penrhyn Castle is a lovely setting.<\/p>\n

What keeps you coming back each week (fingers crossed!)?<\/strong>
\nEveryone is friendly, there’s no pressure about fitness level, speed etc. and again the lovely setting outdoors.<\/p>\n

Is there anything you want to share with those thinking about joining a beginner running group programme?
\nThat running does make you feel better! And doing the two midweek runs is important also.*<\/p>\n

Anything else you want to add?<\/strong>
\nNo, just thank you for starting the group and that I really enjoy going. We should start a 5k to 10k after this! Ha!<\/p>\n

*Our programme has some homework!<\/p>\n

Our programme will finish with the group completing a celebratory Penrhyn parkrun on Easter Saturday. After this we plan to look at running (no pun intended!) further beginner programmes and \/ or \u2013 as Gwenan suggested \u2013 an improvers group.<\/p>\n

Please do check out our Penrhyn Castle events page<\/a>\u00a0for updates and information and get in touch<\/a>\u00a0if you fancy getting involved as a volunteer Run Leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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