Grantham Running Club Beginners

13/04/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!

Meet Tony Hart, one of our Begin to Run graduates from 2025. After joining our 10 week scheme in spring last year, Tony diligently stuck to the programme, taking part in our GRC 5K race at the end. He then went on to complete the Great North Run half marathon in the same year and won our Best Newcomer Award at our Presentation Night in February. He then ran in the Retford Half Marathon in March scoring a new PB of over 30 minutes!

Tony also takes part in our club runs, becoming a valued member.

To be more like Tony and start an amazing journey, join our Begin to Run scheme and who knows where it might take you?

More information is here on our website:

https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme

13/02/2026

Ever wanted to try running but don't know where to start? We can help! Find out more about our Begin to Run scheme which starts this spring:

https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme

03/02/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Ever fancied trying running but no idea how to start? We can help!

Grantham Running Club runs a 10 week beginners programme to assist new runners and is open to non-members.

All sessions are designed by UK Athletics-qualified coaches and supported by UKA-approved run leaders plus volunteers from the club, so participants are well supported on their running journey.

We will work with you to gradually build you up to being able to run continuously for 30 minutes, and we have a party at the end of the programme to celebrate your achievements!

Starts 11th May at 7pm at Grantham Tennis Club Lawn, NG31 8HU and costs just £15 per person.

To find out more and sign up, please click here:

The 2026 Begin to Run programme is now open for registration! Starts 11th May at 7pm at Grantham Tennis Club Lawn, NG31 8HU GRC offers two programmes aimed to assist new and developing runners and are open to non-members. The Beginners scheme starts in spring each year. All sessions are designed by....

01/05/2025

Please drink plenty throughout the day and bring a drink to sessions

01/04/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮

Emma and Debbs both came through our Beginners programme, progressing so well that they have both participated in races, working their way up to half marathons!

Emma has even taken the step of qualifying as a run leader and will be helping to look after our beginners this year, bringing her experience of following the programme and progressing beyond.

If you would like to try running, join our scheme which starts on the 28th April here https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme and we will help you!

29/03/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗲

Dale is one of our run leaders who looks after our Beginners. A dedicated run leader who has more recently taken up ultras, he loves running ridiculous distances. But he also loves helping people start their running journey. The words you hear most about Dale from those who have run with him include "inspirational", "supportive", "big-hearted" and "sweary".

He's ready to help get you going on your journey. Find out more and sign up here: https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme

28/03/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝗥𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆

One of our younger club members, Riley came through our Beginners programme and has never looked back! Having started nice and easy with our scheme, he's stuck at it, training hard and knocking spots off his race times. So much so that he won this year's Most Improved Award at our presentation evening recently. He's definitely a talent to watch for the future and it all began with our Begin to Run sessions.

To see what you can do, find out more here: https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme

27/03/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲

Jaimie is another of our success stories having taken part in the Beginners programme last year. Since then he has joined GRC and kept on running, improving all the time, so much so that he won the coveted Best Newcomer at our recent awards night! He was also name Member of the Month in December. He's taken part in races including the Summer Solstice 10K, Equinox 10K and the Rauceby 10K and attends club sessions and socials regularly, proving to be a popular member.

Be more like Jaimie and join in with our Beginners programme. Full details here:

https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme

24/03/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Russ is our Beginners Officer who looks after the Begin to Run scheme. He's helped get so many people started and enjoying running with a combination of his trademark humour and encouragement!

Jaimie Lord (more about him later!) took part in our Begin to Run programme last year and had this to say about Russ:

"[Russ] was my run leader throughout the Beginning to Run programme. If it wasn't for Russell's passion, knowledge and commitment to GRC and the programme, I don't think I would still be running or have joined GRC. He was the best run leader I could have ever have asked for. Keep up your amazing work and thank you".

For just £15 our scheme will get you started in running, who knows what you could achieve? Sign up here:

https://granthamrunningclub.co.uk/beginners-programme