Ideally you should be able to run comfortably for 30 minutes non-stop. We tend to run for about 45 minutes on club nights. We cater for all speeds and abilities.

Membership is open to all runners aged 18 years and over. Junior members aged between 11 and 17 may run with a family member or appointed responsible adult.

Definitely not. On training nights we split into groups according to ability which are managed by coaches who will always check everyone is coping with the speed. If you appear to be in the wrong group, the coach will help you select a more appropriate one.

No, you need to be able to run for around 30 minutes to keep up with other runners on club nights, but you do not have to be super fit or fast! Hopefully by running with us regularly you can build up your fitness.

No, you don't. You can attend as little or as often as you like depending on other commitments. Attendance is monitored for safety reasons, but members are not judged on how often they turn up.

We don't currently offer a complete Beginner's Group, but keep an eye on our website as we do offer this from time to time. We sometimes run Couch to 5K sessions at the beginning of the year.

Yes. Thursday night is the main club night, but we have a second more informal club night on Tuesdays and fitness sessions on Mondays. Many races also take place at weekends.

No, this is voluntary. Many of our members never race. You can train and improve on club nights for general fitness without having to race, although you are very welcome to try one out once you feel confident.

Yes, we cater for all abilities and have several faster runners who you can train with.

Yes certainly. We have different groups on club nights and you can just join the one that suits your fitness. You can move freely between groups if you feel you want a quicker or slower pace.

Running shoes vary enormously but you should be able to find a pair quite cheaply if you are not sure how much you want to commit. It is important to ensure adequate cushioning. Retailers like Up and Running in York can film your running gait on a treadmill and advise accordingly. Some members buy shoes at Let's Run in Great Ayton or online at Sportsshoes.com You can often get a 10% discount as a member of a running club with some retailers.