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Welcome to Running in Manchester
Running can be a great way to get active. It helps improve fitness, can help you to lose weight, feel great, socialise and reduce stress and anxiety.
It’s not always easy to get started but there are some great projects in Manchester to help you along the way.

The Commit 2 It project is a great way for members of the community to get support with getting started and the Chorlton Runners have some great resources on their web site for beginners.

We have also listed some running clubs for the more serious runner, though most clubs do cater for beginners.
 
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Leadership in Running Fitness 2012
Leadership in Running Fitness 2012
Could You Lead the Way?

Are you passionate about running? Would you love to get more of your friends or work colleagues running? Perhaps you already take a running group for a club and want to help them improve or make your training more enjoyable and purposeful.

If so, why not become a Leader in Running Fitness and then set up a beginners running group in your local area. If you live in Greater Manchester you can gain this qualification for FREE!

GreaterSport has secured funding from Sport England to organise four Leadership in Running Fitness courses during 2012 as part of a Greater Manchester participation running programme.

The next course is on Sunday 11th March 2012 at Eastlands (formerly Sportcity).

Click here to find out how to book on the next course, or to register your interest for a future course
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Great Manchester Run
Great Manchester Run - 20th May 2012

Fancy taking part in the Great Manchester Run?
The Great Manchester Run will take place on Sunday 20th May 2012 and will see over 30,000 runners taking to the streets of Manchester to complete the 10k course.

Use your place to support excellence in treatment, care and research by running for one of Manchester’s Hospitals:

  • Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
  • Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • Saint Mary's Hospital
  • Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

University Dental Hospital of Manchester

For more details about a sponsorship pack and a guaranteed charity place, click on the PDF:

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Mini and Junior Great Manchester Run
Mini and Junior Run - Saturday 19th May 2012

Children aged 3 to 15 years can take part in the North West's biggest junior running event on 19th May 2012 and run for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital charity.

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Mini Run: 3 to 8 years
Junior Run: 9 to 15 years

Venue: Eastlands, Manchester

For more details click on the PDF:

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Race for Life 2012
Race for Life 2012
Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event where all the money raised goes to funding Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

The 2012 Race for Life events dates in Manchester are now available:

Manchester Heaton Park 10k Saturday 21st July, 10:30am
Manchester Heaton Park 5k Sunday 22nd July, 11:00am
Manchester Heaton Park 5k Sunday 22nd July, 2:30pm
Cheshire Tatton Park 5k Saturday 23rd July, 11:00am
Cheshire Tatton Park 5k Sunday 24th July, 11:00am
Cheshire Tatton Park 10k Sunday 2nd September, 11:00am

Events will also be taking place elsewhere in the North West.

For further information click on this link www.raceforlife.org or call 0871 641 1111.

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Become a part of Run England...
Run England - Beginner Friendly Running Groups from England Athletics

Run England's Free Membership is designed to help encourage more people to start running and keep running more often. Regardless of shape, size, experience or gender we are here to help you achieve something great.

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Register with Run England today for FREE and receive your
£15 Sweatshop voucher!

To find out more and join today visit www.runengland.org

Click on the PDF icon below for more information:

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For more information on Run England or Run Leader training (funding available) please contact Liam Browne - Manchester Activator at lbrowne@englandathletics.org
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Active Lifestyles
Commit 2 it - Walk 2 Run
Ever wanted to run a 5K or 10K or even a marathon? Then join our weekly running sessions and we will get you from walking to running in no time - perfect for absolute beginners. Click here for more information. Active Lifestyles Logo
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Running Clubs
Running Clubs
The running clubs here range from community based clubs for fun fitness and health to serious athletes who compete on a national level, there’s something for everyone.

Click on the PDF icon below for more information:

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Green Corridor
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Manchester’s Green Corridor is a walking circuit made up of 14 routes which connect many of the beautiful green spaces and tree-lined streets around the city. To find out more Click Here
 
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Active Lifestyles

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Your one stop shop for physical activity and wellness programmes provided by Manchester Leisure Services. To find out more Click Here
 
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Exercise Referral Scheme
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Healthy Living Networks
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