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Get running with Orpington Road Runners.
​​​If you have considered taking up running but do not know where to start, joining a beginner’s group could be the answer you are looking for. The course runs for 10 weeks with the graduation being held at Orpington parkrun on the Saturday after the last Tuesday session. It is the perfect way to get from zero to 5K, be amongst like-minded individuals and find your running tribe!
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Our next Beginners group – Date 29th April 2025
Start time - 19.00
At each session, our qualified coach Helen Twomey and club volunteers will take you through a complete warm up, running techniques and cool down. The sessions will start gently on Green Street Green common, building you up to running for longer without stopping, helping you to gain confidence in navigating the routes around Orpington.
At the end of the course, you will be invited to join the club runs on a Tuesday to continue your running journey. Membership to Orpington Road Runners is as little as *£26 for the year for membership. Membership will give you full access to all club communication via our Facebook group and emails in addition to invitations to social events, voting for our club charity.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing. Ideally a running top or leggings but if you do not have any then clothing that will not restrict you as you run.
Running shoes are very important, as they provide much needed support for your feet and legs. Comfortable trainers can be worn at the start but we recommend that once you build your confidence, you get properly measured at a specialist shop such as ‘Up and Running’ in Sevenoaks.
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See what one our previous Beginners thought of our course:
“I was a bit sceptical when I signed up to the beginner's course. However, 10 weeks later, the scepticism has developed into a new passion of running outdoors along the myriad of paths Orpington has to offer.
I would highly recommend the BeginnORRs course to anyone who wants to start running, irrespective of age and ability. Helen is such a great coach. She is approachable, friendly, very supportive and mindful of people's abilities and with her 10-week training programme she delivers the "Couch to 5K" title through structure, encouragement, advice, and well-planned scenic routes. It isn't as daunting as one might think, and you will be amazed at your ability to do a 5K at the end of it.
Since joining the ORR I have met so many people. From beginners, like me, to experienced runners, and more. ORR has such a diverse range of runners, that all abilities are welcome and truly, 'no one gets left behind.” – Juelle (2024 BeginORR)
Our next BeginORRs course is starting on Tuesday 29th April 2025
If you would like to join the course, please register via our online form which will be opened mid March. We require all beginners to register with us prior to starting the course.
(Your details will be held in accordance with our GDPR policy which you can read here.)
We look forward to seeing you!
*Membership runs from January to December.