{"ID":210,"SpaceID":7,"PageID":12,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"About Us"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.rugeleyrunners.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/PUBLIC/About+Us"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[]},"Path":"About+Us","Title":"About Us","Author":{"ID":2,"Name":"Ian Doody","CompanyName":null},"Version":10,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"31/12/2019 12:09","VersionDescription":"v10 - About Us - Ian Doody - 31/12/2019 12:09","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"InstanceID":"1395","Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rugeley Runners \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1984 as Rugeley and District Athletic Club, Rugeley Runners is your local, friendly and inclusive running club, catering for all abilities from beginners through to experienced runners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are based at Rugeley Cricket Club, Chaseley Road and meet on Tuesday’s and Thursday at 6:20 with all runs starting at 6:30.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAims of the Club\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main aim of the club is to enjoy running whether it be for competitive racing or simply for improving and maintaining fitness within a social environment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fitness levels do I need to join?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ask that all runners are able to complete a 5km course (time is not important), any runners not yet at this point then we have a beginners course that will get you there within 10 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat run sessions are offered?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt each session we offer three run groups. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A short group which is an open pace run of around 3-4 miles\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Middle group, a run of 5-6 miles with a 10-12 minute mile pace\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Long Group, a run of 7-8 miles with a faster pace.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e On Tuesdays there are also speed and endurance sessions which include hill and speed sessions and are open to all runners. These sessions take place in local areas to provide a variety of distance and speed and intensity in endurance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I be left behind?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, no runners are left on their own. A strict rule of all runs is that we ALL muster and this serves several purposes. Firstly it keeps the group together making it easier for the leader to manage, secondly, for health and safety reasons, no one is left on their own unsure of the route and should anything happen to a runner the group is easily reformed, thirdly we work as a team to support and encourage everyone in the group.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it cost to join?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew runners are given a free month of running with us (please register first) after the first month runners can join on one of two membership levels. We offer various membership rates, these rates are agreed by the committee. All new rates start from 1st April each year. A list of membership options and rates can be found \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.rugeleyrunners.co.uk/Register/MembershipCategories\"\u003eHERE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I be an affiliated member?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an affiliated member if you enter any competitive events these are often offered at a reduced cost. Affiliated members are also eligible to enter events as a representative of the club eg the cross country league. Are you interest in London Marathon? As a club we receive a place in this event and all affiliated members who were unsuccessful in the London Marathon ballot can be put forward to the club draw for this event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Races\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a challenging 10 mile run in February (see under our races section for more information). The run is well suited for runners looking for the challenge of stepping up from a 10k to a half marathon, and for any runner in training for spring half and full marathons.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do we do?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer an annual 10 mile race in February We support local charities and have worked to ensure that defibrillators are available at the club, we support local schools cross country runs. 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